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Jeeva(1988)
Tamil132 mins
Jeeva (1988) is a 132-minute Tamil film directed by Prathap K. Pothan. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Jeeva stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.
Director:Prathap K. Pothan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Prathap K. Pothan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Jeeva is an unemployed young man living with his mother and sister. His ordinary life is shattered when his family is murdered.
“A family murdered. A son's quest for justice.”
Film Details
4.1Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1988
Original Titleஜீவா
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This was the first film produced by actor Sathyaraj's production company, Sathya Movies.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial success.
- Director Prathap Pothan was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, making this a rare Tamil directorial venture.
- The movie was released during a period when revenge dramas were becoming a popular trend in Tamil cinema.
- Actress Radha made a special appearance in the film, which was promoted as a highlight.
- The cinematography was handled by B. Kannan, who used lighting to enhance the film's gritty and dramatic tone.
- Despite its intense plot, the film did not perform well at the box office compared to other action films of the era.




