Guru Sishyan

Guru Sishyan

Year: 1988

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: S. P. Muthuraman

ActionComedy

Guru and Babu meet a man who has been framed for murder. To help him and find the real culprit, Guru fractures his hand so that his death sentence can be delayed.

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Timeline & Setting – Guru Sishyan (1988)

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Time period

Location

Nallasivam's house, Kandhasamy's basement, Rajamanickam's house, Geetha's police station, Muthuraaj's lair, treasure cave

The story unfolds across a gritty urban Indian setting with crime dens, police stations, and wealthy hideouts. Key locations include the lavish residence of corrupt figures, a basement where Kandhasamy guards a crucial memory, and a treasure cave that holds the truth behind the conspiracy. The locations serve as a battleground for justice, deception, and revenge, with movements between homes, offices, and public spaces driving the plot.

🏙️ Urban crime 🕵️‍♂️ Investigation 💎 Treasure 🏛️ Corruption

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Main Characters – Guru Sishyan (1988)

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Raja aka Guru (Rajinikanth)

A brilliant strategist and fearless leader who orchestrates the plan to infiltrate the criminals' world. He hides his true identity to test allies, and his charm helps him navigate love and danger. He remains driven by a sense of justice and a desire to expose the truth.

🧭 Strategy ❤️ Romance 🛡️ Protector

Babu aka Sishya

A once-convict who becomes a crucial ally in the plan. Loyal to Manohar, he uses his wits and courage to fight back, ultimately revealing his own true identity. His actions balance ruthlessness with a sense of justice.

🧭 Strategy 🛡️ Protector 💪 Strength

Muthuraaj

A playboy-turned-criminal who kidnaps Sumathi and commits brutal crimes with a network of accomplices. He embodies vanity and violence, manipulating others to serve his greed. His downfall begins as the web of deceit tightens around him.

💥 Crime 🎭 Villain

Nallasivam

A corrupt police inspector who wields wealth and influence to shield criminals. He uses manipulation and fear to control rivals, and his loyalties shift as the plan unfolds. He later faces exposure as the law closes in.

🕵️‍♂️ Corruption ⚖️ Power

Geetha Nallasivam

A police inspector and daughter of Nallasivam who navigates love and loyalty. She doubts Raja at first but ultimately joins the effort to reveal the truth and bring justice. Her trust is shaped by the revelations of the criminals' plans.

❤️ Romance 🕵️‍♀️ Authority 🛡️ Protector

Chithra (Chitra) Rajamanickam's Daughter

Daughter of Rajamanickam who becomes part of the plan and ends up recording crucial conversations. She forms a bond with Babu and shows courage by standing up to her father and his allies.

❤️ Romance 🎯 Precision 🕵️‍♀️ Loyalty

Kandhasamy

Manohar's father who holds a critical memory of the treasure and the truth. He endures amnesia, but his revelation becomes the key to unlocking the final conspiracy. His past connects to both the murder and the treasure.

🧭 Memory 🗝️ Treasure 🧩 Mystery

Rajamanickam

A powerful antagonist who schemes with Jayaram and Muthuraaj. He tries to control events, but is ultimately exposed and killed, as truth and loyalty shift in the final acts.

🏛️ Power 🗡️ Betrayal 💎 Wealth

Padma

Kandhasamy's wife who reveals the family's fate and their recapture, highlighting the emotional stakes of the pursuit of justice. She anchors the human costs of the villains' crimes.

❤️ Family 🧭 Memory

Manohar

The man on death row whose plight sparks the entire plan. His innocence is proven as the truth about the past is uncovered, uniting Raja and Babu in their quest for justice.

⚖️ Justice 🕵️‍♂️ Investigation

IG Sriram

The police general whose murder sets off a chain of deceit. He is killed by a false Kandhasamy, adding a layer of tragedy and deepens the mystery behind the treasure and the cave.

🗝️ Secret 🧭 Investigation

Rajamanickam's Partner

An associate of Rajamanickam who collaborates with the criminals and is part of the web of treachery that Raja and Babu dismantle.

💥 Crime 🗡️ Betrayal

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Major Themes – Guru Sishyan (1988)

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🗡️ Revenge

Two wronged men join forces to avenge the crimes against their families. The pursuit of vengeance motivates most decisions, forcing characters to reveal secrets and outmaneuver dangerous adversaries. Strategic planning and calculated risks propel the plot toward exposing the criminals. Trust is tested, but a shared sense of justice keeps the alliance intact.

⚖️ Justice and Corruption

The narrative centers on corrupt authorities and criminal networks colluding for gain. False raids, forged papers, and wealth manipulation show how power can shield wrongdoing. The protagonists manipulate the system to uncover the truth, while confronting the moral ambiguity of their own actions. The arc culminates in accountability and exoneration for the innocent.

❤️ Identity and Love

Disguises and shifting loyalties drive much of the drama, with Raja, Babu, and others adopting new identities to advance the plan. Romantic subplots—Raja with Geetha and Babu with Chitra—raise the stakes and humanize the fighters. Trust and affection survive amid deception, shaping decisions and alliances. The revelations test whether love can endure through treachery.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:30

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