Satya (1998): Cast & Plot
Satya is a 1998 crime drama directed by Ram Gopal Varma, starring J. D. Chakravarthi as Satya, Manoj Bajpayee and Shefali Shah. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 50m (170 min)
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Varma Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Satya About?
The premise of Satya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hopeful young man named Satya arrives in Mumbai from South India seeking employment. Wrongfully jailed, he meets underworld boss Bhiku Mhatre while in prison and joins his gang. The once‑honest youth is drawn into the violent underbelly of the city as he becomes entangled in organized crime.
Satya Cast & Characters
J. D. Chakravarthi leads the cast as Satya, with Manoj Bajpayee as Bhiku Mhatre and Shefali Shah as Pyaari Mhatre. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ram Gopal Varma
- J. D. Chakravarthi as Satya
- Manoj Bajpayee as Bhiku Mhatre
- Shefali Shah as Pyaari Mhatre
- Jeeva as Jagga
Also Starring in Satya
· 16 more- Sushant Singh Pakya
- Sanjay Mishra Vitthal Manjrekar
- Aditya Srivastava Inspector Khandilkar
- Makrand Deshpande Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- Saurabh Shukla Kallu Mama
- Urmila Matondkar Vidya
- Mithilesh Chaturvedi Malhotra
- Raju Mavani Guru
- Govind Namdeo Bhau Thakurdas Jhawle
- Paresh Rawal Commissoner Amod Shukla
- Snehal Dabi Chander Krishnakant
- Manoj Pahwa Horse Stable Owner
- Neeraj Vora Music Dir. Romu Saagar
- Rajeev Mehta Lawyer
- Rajesh Joshi Bappu
- Sabir Masani Yeda
More from Ram Gopal Varma
More films directed by Ram Gopal Varma: Ladki: Dragon Girl, D Company, 12 “o” CLOCK and Naked.
Satya Plot Summary
What happens in Satya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Satya, J. D. Chakravarthi arrives in Mumbai in search of work and quickly finds a job at a dance bar. Jagga, Jeeva, a ruthless criminal, throws the glass of whiskey Satya had prepared for him in his face simply because he dislikes the taste. Later, another small-time enforcer, Pakya, Sushant Singh, who works for Jagga, demands money from Satya. Satya refuses to pay and, in a moment of defiance, slashes Pakya’s face with a razor. Pakya runs back to Jagga and informs him of the attack, and Jagga’s goons beat Satya mercilessly.
Full summary
The whole story of Satya, scene by scene
Satya Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Satya.
How Well Do You Know Satya?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main protagonist of the film?
Satya Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Truth” and “Satya – Im Sog der Gewalt”.
- Also known as
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- Truth
- Satya – Im Sog der Gewalt
- 塞雅
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Satya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Satya, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Satya?
Satya runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
When was Satya released?
Satya was released on July 3, 1998.
Who directed Satya?
Satya was directed by Ram Gopal Varma.
More films by Ram Gopal Varma Who is in the cast of Satya?
Satya stars J. D. Chakravarthi as Satya, Manoj Bajpayee as Bhiku Mhatre and Shefali Shah as Pyaari Mhatre, among 20 credited actors.
Does Satya have a post-credit scene?
No. Satya has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Satya in?
The original language of Satya is Hindi.
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