Sarithira Nayagan

Sarithira Nayagan (transl. Historical Hero) is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sarada, Prabhu and Radha.^[1] The story was written by N. T. Rama Rao with his son Harikrishna producing the film.^[2] It is a remake of the 1983 Telugu film Chandasasanudu. The film was released on 26 May 1984.^[3] This was Yoganand's final film as director before his death in 2006.^[4]

Sarithira Nayagan
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	D. Yoganand
Written by	A. L. Narayanan (dialogues)
Story by	N. T. Rama Rao
Produced by	Nandamuri Harikrishna
Starring	Sivaji Ganesan Sarada Prabhu Radha
Cinematography	Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
Edited by	V. Ravi
Music by	M. S. Viswanathan
Production company	Ramakrishna Cine Studios
Release date	26 May 1984 (1984-05-26)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

The plot revolves around two siblings who are forcibly separated by the villains in pursuit of their inheritance. Years later, their offspring fall in love and collaborate to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the male lead's father.

Cast

• Sivaji Ganesan as Pandiaraja
• Sarada
• Prabhu as Selvam
• Radha
• M. N. Nambiar
• Thengai Srinivasan
• Jaishankar
• P. R. Varalakshmi
• Jayamalini
• R. S. Manohar

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.^[5][6]

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Kudichukka"	L. R. Eswari	4:30
2.	"Theppakulathil"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam	4:40
3.	"Eduthukka Ellame"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam	4:41
4.	"Therinjpochu"	L. R. Eswari	4:22
Total length:			18:13

Reception

Jayamanmadhan of Kalki criticised the film's screenplay for being overstuffed and confusing.^[7]