Pistha

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  • 1997

Pistha is a 1997 Tamil-language action-comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar and starring Karthik, Nagma, and Mouli in leading roles. The movie revolves around the character of Sreedhar played by Karthik, who is an unemployed youth living with his widowed mother. Sreedhar is a happy-go-lucky person, who roams around the city along with his friends and spends time drinking and having a good time.

One day, Sreedhar comes across a girl named Sandhya played by Nagma, who is a budding singer in a local orchestra. Sreedhar develops a liking for Sandhya and starts following her everywhere, much to her annoyance. However, things take a turn when Sandhya's father gets into a financial mess, and she is forced to marry a wealthy man against her wishes.

Sreedhar, who doesn't want Sandhya to get married to anyone else, hatches a plan to kidnap her and take her to Bangalore, where his friend is running a hotel. However, the plan goes awry, and Sreedhar ends up getting arrested. Meanwhile, Sandhya's family realizes the mistake they have made and starts searching for her.

In the meantime, Sreedhar's mother falls ill, and he has to arrange a large sum of money for her treatment. To make ends meet, Sreedhar and his friends decide to rob a bank, but things don't go according to their plan, and they end up getting stuck in the bank.

The rest of the movie revolves around how Sreedhar and his friends deal with the situation they are in and how they manage to get out of the bank without getting caught. Karthik's performance as Sreedhar has been lauded by the critics, and the movie is known for its catchy songs and comic timing.

Mouli plays the role of a bank manager, who is taken hostage by Sreedhar and his friends. Mansur Ali Khan plays the role of a police officer, who is in charge of the operation to rescue the hostages. Mansur Ali Khan's character adds a touch of humor to the movie, and his performance has been appreciated by the audience.

Jayashree plays a small role as Sandhya's friend, who helps Sreedhar in his plan to kidnap Sandhya. Her character adds a touch of glamour to the movie.

Overall, Pistha is an entertaining movie that will keep you engaged throughout. The movie is a great example of a perfect blend of humor and action. The songs are catchy, and the performances of the actors are top-notch. If you're a fan of action-comedy movies, then Pistha is a must-watch.

Pistha is a 1997 drama.

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  • Release Date
    1997
  • Language
    Tamil
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