Director S R Prabhakaran’s 3rd film, after Sundarapandian and Idhu Kathirvelan Kaadhal, is Sathriyan which was earlier titled as Mudi Sooda Mannan. Kshatriyan was also the name of the Vijaykanth starrer of 1990, directed by the late Subhash.
Kshatriyan or Sathriyan denotes one of the four classes of the Hindu society that is valorous and protective in nature. Vikram Prabhu’s character is etched on those lines which kind of justifies the title with the content of the film.
That said, Sathriyan tells that once you take to wayward ways of life, your end is bound to come in through the same course and there is no escape from it. Vikram Prabhu says that the desire to make everyone fear us is more addictive and dangerous than alcohol or women which should be taken seriously and handled. Quite a pertinent thought indeed, but haven’t we seen such a premise or heard such a dialogue in many movies earlier? Yes. And hence, there is nothing new in terms of the theme in Sathriyan and you get to see the clichéd treatment for this knot which makes it predictable right from the word go.
The highlight of the film could be the scene where Manjima gives her two cents to Vikram Prabhu or the altercation between Manjima’s mom and Vikram Prabhu. The scenes are well written and exude practical wisdom.
Sathriyan is a Tamil movie starring Vikram Prabhu and manjima Mohan in the leads. It is directed by S.R Prabhakaran and has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Sooda Oru Sooriyan
Singer : Deepak
Lyrics : Vivek
It’s a folk number to start with from Yuvan for Sathriyan! Sung by Deepak in Vivek’s lyrics. The peak’s have been well sung by Deepak. A simple beat in a Yuvan style rhythm and tune. The harmonies by Sethil Dass, Sam and Bellyraj are good too. A pleasant folk number that seems like a celebration among a group of friends.
Paarai Mele
Singer : Yuvan Shankar Raja
Lyrics : Snehan
A melody by YSR fantasising the hero’s love. Yuvan’s forte to portray his voice and it works in tandem with the song. Good move by Yuvan to sing it himself! The Veena by Devi is impressive and the instrumental play in the latter half of the song becomes the highlight of this high intensity melodious number. However, the song ends abruptly leaving you craving for a better finish nevertheless an authentic song.
Maina Rendu
Singer : Vijay Yesudas
Lyrics : Vairamuthu
Vijay Yesudas lends his vocals for Maina Rendu. Again it is an instrumental feast thanks to the use of Irish flute and the accordion. Vairamuthu’s lyrics have both the rhyme and meaning doing justice to this relatively fast paced pathos song which also takes the track of an inspirational number.
Sathriyan in Action - Theme
A high octane theme to finish this short album by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The use of Synthesizer instrument is heard throughout and is a good addition. For a theme, it does not haunt but has a decent finish to it.