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Jeeva(1988)

4.1/10
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.

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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Jeeva

Frequently Asked Questions