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Aalappirandhavan(1987)

6.8/10
Tamil136 mins

Aalappirandhavan (1987) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by A. S. Pragasam. Starring Vinu Chakravarthy, Venniradai Moorthy and Prameela. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Aalappirandhavan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1987.

Director:A. S. Pragasam
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1987
Director
A. S. Pragasam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A theater actor becomes too involved in his roles. He secretly starts killing criminals, beginning with the men who raped and murdered a woman. He targets other anti-social elements while keeping his identity hidden.

When the actor takes justice into his own hands.

Film Details

6.8Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAalappiranthavan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director A. S. Pragasam was primarily a successful film distributor before turning to direction.
  • The movie is noted for its unique plot where the hero's psychological transformation is triggered by stage acting.
  • Actor Ramarajan, known for his rural-centric roles, played a dual character in this urban crime drama.
  • The soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh included a hit song 'Poo Mazhai Thuli Thuli' sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
  • The film's narrative explores the theme of vigilante justice, a less common motif in Tamil cinema of the late 1980s.
  • It was released during a period when Tamil cinema was experimenting with psychological thrillers alongside mainstream masala films.
  • The title 'Aalappirandhavan' poetically translates to 'a man born for others', reflecting the protagonist's mission.

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