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Thazhuvatha Kaigal(1986)

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Tamil139 mins

Thazhuvatha Kaigal (1986) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by Sundarrajan. Starring Jai Ganesh, Charle and Kutty Padmini.

Director:Sundarrajan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 November 1986
Director
Sundarrajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 19m
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Storyline

A happily married couple's life is upended when the husband learns his wife has blood cancer.

Love faces its greatest test.

Film Details

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139Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 November 1986
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilysurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director Sundarrajan was also a popular actor, known for playing fatherly roles in many Tamil films.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films from the 1980s to directly address a terminal illness like blood cancer in its main plot.
  • Actress Radhika, who played Rajeswari, was praised for her emotional performance in the hospital scenes.
  • The movie's title 'Thazhuvatha Kaigal' translates to 'Hands that Embrace', symbolizing the family's bond.
  • Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their peppy numbers, provided the film's background score and songs.
  • A subplot involves the family's financial struggles due to medical costs, reflecting common realities of the time.
  • The film released the same year as the blockbuster 'Mouna Ragam', facing tough competition at the box office.

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