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Ore Oru Gramathiley(1987)

8.5/10
Tamil138 mins

Ore Oru Gramathiley (1987) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by K. Jyothi Pandian. Starring Kamala Kamesh, Poornam Viswanathan and Vinu Chakravarthy. With an audience rating of 8.5/10, Ore Oru Gramathiley stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1987.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1987
Director
K. Jyothi Pandian
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
8.5/10

Storyline

A father lies about his daughter's caste so she can get into college. When the truth comes out, it causes serious problems for their family.

A lie to secure her future threatens to destroy it.

Film Details

8.5Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsOrey Oru Gramathiley

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
corruptionidentityjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life case of caste certificate forgery in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director K. Jyothi Pandian was a former assistant to director K. Balachander.
  • The film's title translates to 'In One Village', highlighting its focus on a microcosm of society.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to directly critique the reservation system in education.
  • The movie faced some controversy for its bold subject matter upon release.
  • Actress Radha, who played Gayathri, was a major star, adding to the film's reach.
  • The story's conflict revolves around a document, making it a drama of paperwork and identity.

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