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Tharaasu(1984)

7.3/10
Tamil minstheatrical

Tharaasu is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Rajaganapathy. It stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Poornam Viswanathan, and Prabhu. The story follows a wealthy businessman whose pride leads to his family's disintegration and financial ruin. The film explores themes of arrogance, forgiveness, and the value of family bonds over material wealth. It was released on 16 March 1984 and was a box office failure. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

Director:Rajaganapathi
Filmed In:Chennai
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 March 1984
Director
Rajaganapathi
Language
Tamil
Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A wealthy businessman named Manaalan disowns his son for marrying a poor girl. His pride and stubbornness cost him his family and his fortune. Now homeless and broken, he must find a way to rebuild his life and earn back his son's love.

Pride breaks what love can heal

Film Details

7.3Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 March 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InChennai

Parental Guide

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

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Tharaasu

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), M. N. Nambiar & M. S. Viswanathan (46 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & V. K. Ramasamy (40 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Sivaji Ganesan (32 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & V. K. Ramasamy (31 films together).

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