Voice of Sathyanathan

Voice of Sathyanathan

Year: 2023

Runtime: 135 mins

Language: Malayalam

DramaComedy

A man is mistakenly suspected of being a threat to the President of India.

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Timeline & Setting – Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)

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Location

Kerala, India, Mumbai, India

The story centers in a small town in Kerala, where a furniture shop owner clashes with a rival and the local Panchayat. The town's everyday life, markets and neighborhood relations provide a backdrop for political tensions around a visit by the President of India. A portion of the plot shifts to Mumbai, illustrating Sathyanathan’s attempts to escape a ruined reputation before returning home.

🌆 Small-town Kerala 🗺️ Indian setting 🏙️ Mumbai city

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Main Characters – Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)

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Sathyanathan (Dileep)

A sharp-tongued furniture shop owner whose blunt speech lands him in trouble with neighbors and local politics. His rivalry with Tabala Varkeychan and a powerful panchayat president sets off a chain of misunderstandings after a police interrogation is recorded on a hidden webcam. He fights to prove his innocence and restore his damaged reputation, even as the case spirals beyond his control.

🎭 Humorous 🗣️ Talkative ⚖️ Controversial 🧭 Justice-seeking

Balan (Joju George)

A warm-hearted man who is wrongfully accused of bombing a bus and ends up in jail. His daughter becomes a symbol of what's at stake for his family, and Sathyanathan vows to secure his justice. His calm, generous nature contrasts with the chaos around him.

🎭 Drama 💔 Tragedy 🛡️ Innocence 👨‍👧 Fatherhood

Saahi Bhai (Makrand Deshpande)

A terrorist figure who underestimates Sathyanathan and later meets a grim fate. He uses threats and coercion in a web of bomb plots but is eventually confronted by law enforcement. His emergence amplifies the stakes and pushes Sathyanathan to act.

🧨 Terrorism ⚖️ Law 🗡️ Violence 🫱 Deception

Nambiar (Jagapati Babu)

The DYSP who interrogates Sathyanathan and navigates the politics of translating and interpreting evidence. He embodies the bureaucratic drive and the pressure to deliver results, often blurring lines between truth and procedure.

🧭 Investigation 🗂️ Bureaucracy 🧠 Strategy

Tabala Varkeychan (Siddique)

Sathyanathan's rival neighbor whose ongoing feud with him fuels the plot. The tension between them mirrors larger political conflicts in the town and raises the stakes of Sathyanathan's actions.

🎭 Rivalry 🗣️ Local politics 🧱 Community antagonism

President of India (Anupam Kher)

The national figure whose planned visit becomes the catalyst for the misunderstandings and political pressure that drive the central conflict. His security and public role frame the stakes for everyone involved.

🏛️ Leadership 🌐 National significance 🗺️ Public figure

Tango (Jaffer Sadiq)

A member of the terrorist cell responsible for bomb-making, whose capture provides a pivotal turn in the investigation. His interactions with Sathyanathan hinge on fear, coercion, and manipulation.

🧨 Terrorism ⚔️ Confrontation 💥 Bomb plot

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Major Themes – Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)

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🗣️ Misinterpretation

A hidden webcam and translation errors turn Sathyanathan's words into a perceived threat against the President. Public trust collapses as officials mistake a neighborhood rivalry for national danger. The theme explores how miscommunication can wreck reputations and alter consequences for ordinary people.

⚖️ Justice

The plot follows Sathyanathan's efforts to clear an innocent man (Balan) and prove the truth in court. The film contrasts bureaucratic misreads with personal courage and loyalty among friends. The resolution emphasizes the idea that truth and fair process should prevail, despite pressure and fear.

🧨 Terrorism

Terrorist elements drive the central conflict, with Saahi Bhai and Tango orchestrating attacks that entangle the protagonists. The narrative shows how extremists manipulate events and how law enforcement uncovers the plot. The personal stakes reveal the impact of terrorism on communities and families.

🔍 Surveillance

The pervasive surveillance, via hidden cameras and monitoring rooms, propels the investigation. The plot probes how surveillance alters trust and accountability within the system. It also highlights the tension between protecting the public and preserving individual rights.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:49

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