
Apoorva Sagodharargal(1989)
Tamil147 mins
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Starring Rupini, Kamal Haasan and Nagesh. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Apoorva Sagodharargal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.
Director:Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 22 May 1989
- Director
- Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A police officer is targeted by criminals for his honesty. Years later, his son seeks revenge, but his identical twin brother is wrongly blamed for the attacks.
“A twin seeks revenge. The other gets the blame.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 May 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஅபூர்வ சகோதரர்கள்
Also Known AsAboorva Sagotharargal · Vichitra Sodarulu · Appu Raja · Apoorva Sahodharargal
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally planned with Rajinikanth in the lead, but Kamal Haasan took over and rewrote the script.
- Kamal Haasan played four different roles, including the dwarf Appu, using special effects and camera tricks.
- The dwarf character's scenes were shot with Kamal Haasan on his knees, and other actors were filmed separately.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to use extensive blue screen technology for visual effects.
- The movie was a major box office hit and ran in theaters for over 200 days.
- A Hindi dubbed version titled 'Appu Raja' was also released and became popular in North India.
- The film's climax was inspired by the Hollywood movie 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1935).
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Apoorva Sagodharargal
Actor-Composer60 films →
Music Composer-Muniyamma60 films →
Music Composer-Police Inspector59 films →
Dharmaraj-Satyamoorthy53 films →
Nallasivam-Music Composer49 films →
Dharmaraj-Muniyamma39 films →
Music Composer-Satyamoorthy34 films →
Francis Anbarasu-Music Composer33 films →
Actor-Composer33 films →
Muniyamma-Satyamoorthy27 films →
Music Composer-Story26 films →
Actor-Muniyamma25 films →
Actor-Composer22 films →
Nallasivam-Francis Anbarasu21 films →
Actor-Dharmaraj19 films →
Police Inspector-Muniyamma18 films →
Nallasivam-Actor17 films →
Nallasivam-Police Inspector17 films →
Actor-Satyamoorthy16 films →
Francis Anbarasu-Actor15 films →














