Sukran
Sukran is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written, produced, and directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar.[1] The story centers on college classmates Ravi Shankar (Ravi Krishna) and Sandhya (Anita Hassanandani), whose romance is thwarted by Sandhya's abusive stepmother, who arranges her marriage to her uncle.[2] In the film's violent climax, Ravi kills several antagonists and flees with Sandhya, leading to the intervention of the titular character Sukran, portrayed by Vijay in an extended cameo as a lawyer defending them.[2] Released on May 6, 2005, the film received mixed to negative reviews for its screenplay and execution, earning a 3.7/10 rating on IMDb from over 900 users, though it featured music composed by Vijay Antony.[1] Directed by Chandrasekhar, father of lead cameo actor Vijay, Sukran exemplifies early 2000s Tamil cinema's focus on familial conflicts resolved through vigilante justice, amid criticisms of promoting extrajudicial violence.[3]Synopsis
Plot summary
Sukran centers on Ravi Shankar (Ravi Krishna), a college student in Dindigul, and his classmate Sandhya (Anita Hassanandani), who develop a romantic relationship.[2] Their affair draws opposition from Sandhya's mother and a local village panchayat chief, prompting the mother to relocate Sandhya to Chennai and arrange her marriage to a judge.[4] [3] Following the forced marriage, Sandhya endures gang rape by the judge's son, a minister's son, and a police officer, which leaves her pregnant.[5] Ravi, upon discovering Sandhya's plight, journeys to Chennai to avenge the assault and rescue her.[2] Actor Vijay appears in an extended cameo as a supportive police officer who assists Ravi in confronting the perpetrators and pursuing justice.[4] The narrative culminates in Ravi's efforts to dismantle the influential network responsible for Sandhya's suffering.[2]Cast and characters
Production
Development and pre-production
The screenplay for Shukran was written by Rahul Kalyan, with Ubaini E. directing the film in what marked his sophomore feature effort following prior short-form and independent projects.[6] [7] Production was spearheaded by Neal Cinemas as the primary banner, with co-producers Shaji K. George, Dr. Lion B. Vijayakumar, Gireesh Palamoottil, and Sanju Nedumkunnel providing financial and logistical backing to facilitate the project's advancement from script to principal photography.[8] [9] Pre-production commenced in late 2024, encompassing key casting decisions such as securing Bibin George in the lead role, announced publicly on November 23, 2024, alongside supporting actors including Anson Paul.[8] [6] The traditional pooja ceremony, signaling the invocation of auspicious beginnings, occurred on November 21, 2024, attended by industry figures like Tini Tom and Vinayan, with highlights shared via official channels to build anticipation.[10] [11] These preparations culminated in the formal launch of filming in early January 2025, transitioning the project into active production.[12]Filming and technical aspects
Sukran was filmed in color with a total runtime of 165 minutes.[13] Publicly available records provide limited details on the production's filming process, locations, or equipment. As a mid-2000s Tamil action thriller directed and produced by S. A. Chandrasekhar on what sources describe as a modest scale, the project likely adhered to conventional practices for regional Indian cinema at the time, emphasizing narrative-driven action sequences over innovative technical experimentation.[1]Music and soundtrack
Composition
The soundtrack and background score for Sukran were composed by Vijay Antony, who handled both the songs and incidental music to underscore the film's action thriller elements.[14] This marked Antony's debut as a music composer for Tamil cinema, following his prior experience as an audio engineer and assistant in the industry.[15] The composition process drew on Antony's self-taught approach, lacking formal musical training, which influenced his integration of electronic and rhythmic elements into the tracks.[16]Track listing and reception
The soundtrack for Sukran consists of eight songs composed by Vijay Antony, marking his debut as a film music director and released in 2004 by Five Star Audio.[14]| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panju Methai Vachirukken | Shoba Sekhar, Vijay Antony | 4:22[17] |
| 2 | Sathikkadi | Sangeetha Mahadevan | 4:40[17] |
| 3 | Sathikkadi (Version 2) | Sangeetha Mahadevan, Uma Magesh | 4:40[17] |
| 4 | Sukran Theme Music | Vijay Antony, Jaidev, Anupama, Ranjith Govind | 4:01[18] |
| 5 | Suppose Unnai Kadhalichu | Vinaya, Ranjith Govind | 4:35[19] |
| 6 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Tippu, Benny Dayal | 4:20[19] |
| 7 | Un Parvaiyo | Tippu, Sangeetha Mahadevan | 4:25[20] |
| 8 | Vanam Thaan Theepudichi | Manikka Vinayagam, Jaidev | 4:30[20] |