Sakthi (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Sakthi is an action, drama and romance film directed by Raguraj R, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. In the past, the young Seethalakshmi became pregnant but she didn't reveal the father's identity. To punish her, the village chief Periya Ayya ordered her to live alone in a small hut and after the childbirth, he took her newborn son. Whereas, Dharmaraj and Varalakshmi got married. Periya Ayya then sent the baby to another village. Many years later, Sakthi comes back to his village and he becomes the manager of the village's temple. Sakthi thinks that he is an orphan. Afterward, Sakthi and Raani fall in love with each other. Soon, Varalakshmi's brother Sethupathi tries to rob the temple's costly things. On his first attempt, Sethupathi's henchmen fail because of Sakthi. The second time, he robs the temple's Kalasam. He then traps the innocent Sakthi and Periya Ayya dismisses him. Sakthi finally comes to know the identity of his parents : Dharmaraj and Seethalakshmi. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Who’s in it. Sakthi stars Vineeth Radhakrishnan as Sakthi, Yuvarani as Raani, Sivakumar as Dharmaraj and Vadivelu as Irulandi, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sakthi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sakthi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sakthi (1997)?
- In US, Sakthi is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Sakthi?
- Sakthi stars Vineeth Radhakrishnan, Yuvarani, Sivakumar, Vadivelu and Radhika Sarathkumar.
- When was Sakthi released?
- Sakthi was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.