Sakhavu

Sakhavu

2017 · 163 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

Comrade Krishna Kumar wants to make it big in politics but lacks the ideals a sakhavu should possess. He is ruthless enough to even get rid of friends who might be possible hurdles on his way up. His paths cross with that of a veteran comrade, sakhavu Krishnan and the film depicts how his life influences Krishna Kumar.

Directed by Sidhartha Siva · Written by Sidhartha Siva

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