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Viduthalai(1986)

4.6/10
Tamil148 mins

Viduthalai (1986) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth and Madhavi. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Viduthalai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1986.

Director:K. Vijayan
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 April 1986
Director
K. Vijayan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
4.6/10

Storyline

A thief and a criminal plan to move to London with stolen money. When the thief is arrested for killing the criminal's former boss, he believes his partner set him up to take the fall.

A thief. A betrayal. A plan gone wrong.

Film Details

4.6Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date11 April 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleவிடுதலை

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
revengecorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Vijayan K was a former assistant to director S. P. Muthuraman, known for his work with Rajinikanth.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, who plays Amar, was a rising star in villain roles before becoming a leading hero in the late 80s.
  • The movie's plot of a heist to fund a move abroad reflected a common aspiration in Tamil cinema of that era.
  • This was one of the earlier films for composer Shankar–Ganesh after their successful split from veteran M. S. Viswanathan.
  • The title 'Viduthalai' means 'Freedom', ironically contrasting with the characters' entrapment in crime.
  • It was released during a period when action-comedies with dual leads were a popular formula in Tamil cinema.

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