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Sirai(1984)

6.8/10
Tamil143 mins

Sirai (1984) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by R. C. Sakthi. Starring S. S. Chandran, V. Gopalakrishnan and Isari Velan. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Sirai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1984.

Director:R. C. Sakthi
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
R. C. Sakthi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A woman is thrown out by her husband after she is assaulted. With support from a police officer, she ends up living with the man who attacked her. Over time, she forms a bond with him.

A woman finds an unlikely home with her attacker.

Film Details

6.8Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsChirai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was based on a real-life incident reported in a Tamil magazine, which shocked readers at the time.
  • Director R.C. Sakthi was a noted playwright and filmmaker known for his socially critical works in Tamil theatre and cinema.
  • The film's bold theme of a victim developing an attachment to her rapist was highly controversial and sparked debate.
  • It was shot on a very low budget, using many non-professional actors from Sakthi's theatre group.
  • The movie faced censorship challenges for its raw portrayal of sexual violence and complex human relationships.
  • Despite its critical acclaim, the film had a limited commercial release and is not widely available today.
  • The role of the police constable was played by a character actor known for his work in parallel Tamil cinema of the 1980s.

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