Guru Sishyan

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  • NR
  • 1988
  • 7.2  (454)

Guru Sishyan is a Tamil comedy-action movie released in 1988. Directed by SP Muthuraman, the movie stars two big names of Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth and Prabhu Ganesan, and introduces Gautami Tadimalla. The movie is set in a fictional town called Ayanapuram. Rajinikanth plays the role of Guru, a local goon who is feared and respected by the people of Ayanapuram. Guru has a reputation for being kind-hearted towards the poor and helpless but ruthless towards his enemies. Prabhu plays the role of Sishyan, a young man who wants to become a police officer. Sishyan dislikes Guru and everything he stands for. The two characters are set on a collision course when Guru saves Sishyan's life, and Sishyan becomes indebted to him.

The movie explores the relationship between Guru and Sishyan, two men who are opposites in every way. Guru is street smart, and Sishyan is book smart. Guru has a criminal record, and Sishyan wants to uphold the law. Guru is carefree, and Sishyan is serious. Despite their differences, the two characters develop a strange bond, and the movie becomes a buddy-comedy.

Guru Sishyan is not just a comedy but also has a lot of action sequences. The movie features some impressive fight scenes and car chases, which were ahead of their time for Tamil cinema. The movie also has some decent songs, which are still popular among fans of Rajinikanth.

The movie's biggest asset is its star cast. Rajinikanth delivers a flawless performance, which showcases why he is considered one of the biggest stars of Tamil cinema. His comic timing, charisma and screen presence are unparalleled. Prabhu puts in a solid performance and is an excellent foil for Rajinikanth. The chemistry between the two actors is one of the highlights of the movie. Gautami Tadimalla makes an impressive debut and is convincing in her role.

The movie's screenplay is well written, and the dialogues are witty and memorable. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments in the movie, and many of the jokes still hold up after more than three decades. The movie's pacing is excellent, and the director maintains a good balance between the comedy and action sequences.

One of the movie's most famous scenes features Rajinikanth's character, Guru, playing a game of cricket. This scene has become an iconic moment in Tamil cinema and is often cited as an example of Rajinikanth's larger-than-life persona.

Guru Sishyan is a movie that has stood the test of time. Despite being made more than three decades ago, the movie is still entertaining and enjoyable to watch. The movie's themes of friendship, loyalty and redemption are universal and resonate with audiences across generations. The movie is a testament to the talent of its cast and crew and remains one of the most beloved movies of Rajinikanth's career.

Guru Sishyan is a 1988 comedy. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.

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  • Release Date
    1988
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Language
    Tamil
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (454)