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Apoorva Sagodharargal(1989)

5.9/10
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

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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

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
Muniyamma-Satyamoorthy27 films
Nallasivam-Francis Anbarasu21 films
Police Inspector-Muniyamma18 films
Nallasivam-Police Inspector17 films
Francis Anbarasu-Actor15 films

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