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Simmasanam (2000): Cast & Plot

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Simmasanam is a 2000 drama directed by Eswaran, starring Radha Ravi, Senthil and Khushboo.

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Simmasanam (2000) movie poster
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Director
Eswaran
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Simmasanam About?

The premise of Simmasanam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Sakthivel and Thangarasu are stepbrothers revered in their village, but a bitter feud divides them. Sakthivel blames Thangarasu’s mother for their father’s death and refuses to recognize him as a brother. Influenced by their grandfather, Thangarasu learns the real story: their father’s first wife, a sharp‑tongued woman, left him, and he later married Kannamma, a woman of ill repute. Realizing his mother’s kindness, Thangarasu seeks the truth and strives to reconcile the family.

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Cast & crew

Simmasanam Cast

Radha Ravi leads the cast, with Senthil and Khushboo. Directed by Eswaran; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Simmasanam Plot Summary

What happens in Simmasanam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a remote village, Sakthivel and Thangarasu are stepbrothers whose lives weave through courage, loyalty, and the price of truth. Sakthivel stands as a man of high values and integrity, a husband to his wife and father to a son, living by a quiet code. Thangarasu, in contrast, is fiery and quick to take a stand against injustice, a temperament that earns him both respect and trouble. The village allows them both to be seen as pillars, yet Sakthivel refuses to acknowledge Thangarasu as his brother, creating a subtle rift beneath the surface that underscores every shared moment.

Full summary

The whole story of Simmasanam, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Simmasanam?

9 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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FAQ

Simmasanam FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Simmasanam, each answered in a sentence.

When was Simmasanam released?

Simmasanam was released on August 4, 2000.

Who directed Simmasanam?

Simmasanam was directed by Eswaran.

Who is in the cast of Simmasanam?

Simmasanam stars Radha Ravi, Senthil and Khushboo, among 8 credited actors.

Does Simmasanam have a post-credit scene?

No. Simmasanam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Simmasanam in?

The original language of Simmasanam is Tamil.

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