
Thalaimuraigal(2013)
Tamil105 mins
Thalaimuraigal (2013) is a 105-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Ramya Shankar, Balu Mahendra and Vinodhini Vaidyanathan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Thalaimuraigal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.
Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 20 Mar 2014
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 20 March 2014
- Theatrical Release
- 20 December 2013
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
An elderly man has grown distant from his son after he married outside their caste. When his young grandson comes to live with him in the village, the man's rigid views slowly start to soften through their new relationship.
“A grandson's love bridges a family's deepest divide.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
105Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date20 December 2013
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentitylovejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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M. SasikumarActor
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VinodhiniActor
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Ramya ShankarStella
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Balu MahendraGrandfather
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Vinodhini VaidyanathanActor
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Pasi SathyaActor
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Master KarthickActor
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Balu MahendraDirector
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Sashi KumarActor
→Trivia
- This was the final film directed by veteran filmmaker Balu Mahendra before his passing.
- The film's title 'Thalaimuraigal' translates to 'Generations', reflecting its core theme of family lineage.
- Balu Mahendra also served as the cinematographer, maintaining his signature visual style of natural lighting.
- Actor Srikanth, who plays the son, was primarily known for romantic roles, making this a notable dramatic shift.
- The story is set in a village, with many scenes shot in real locations in and around Chennai to capture authenticity.
- It explores the sensitive social issue of caste-based family conflict, a recurring theme in Mahendra's later work.
- The film had a quiet theatrical release and is now often highlighted as an underrated gem in the director's filmography.
