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Poovizhi Raja(1988)

6.8/10
Tamil145 mins

Poovizhi Raja (1988) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Santhana Bharathi. Starring Nassar, Pandu and Vijayakumar. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Poovizhi Raja stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1988
Director
Santhana Bharathi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A hero rises to protect his love.

Film Details

6.8Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date31 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPuvizhi Raja

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
lovejusticefamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Poovizhi Raja' translates to 'King of the Flower-Eyed', a poetic Tamil phrase often used to describe a charming or beloved person.
  • This was one of the earliest major film roles for actress Nirosha, who became a prominent leading lady in Tamil cinema in the late 80s and early 90s.
  • Director Santhana Bharathi was a former assistant to legendary director Bharathiraja, known for bringing realistic elements to commercial films.
  • The movie features music by composer Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo whose work defined the sound of many Tamil films in the 1980s.
  • Actor Ramki, the lead, was often cast in roles that combined action with romantic elements during this period of his career.
  • The film was released during a period when Tamil cinema saw a surge in action-oriented romantic dramas following larger industry trends.
  • While not a major blockbuster, the film contributed to establishing the commercial template for its lead actors' subsequent projects.

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