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Adutha Varisu(1983)

6.5/10
Tamil135 mins

Adutha Varisu (1983) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring V. K. Ramasamy, Manorama and V. Gopalakrishnan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Adutha Varisu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1983.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 July 1983
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A grandmother urgently looks for her missing granddaughter, who is the only heir to the family fortune. A greedy relative, who murdered the girl's parents, finds a woman who looks just like her. He plans to use the look-alike to steal the inheritance.

A stranger holds the key to a fortune.

Film Details

6.5Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 July 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAduththa Varisu · Chor Ke Ghar Chorni

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film where actor Rajinikanth played a double role as both hero and villain.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 1964 Hollywood film 'Dead Ringer' starring Bette Davis.
  • Actress Sujatha, who played the dual female lead, was already a well-known star in Malayalam cinema before this film.
  • Director S. P. Muthuraman and Rajinikanth collaborated on over 20 films, making this one of their many successful partnerships.
  • The film's title 'Adutha Varisu' translates to 'The Next Heir', directly hinting at the inheritance theme of the story.
  • It features music by Ilaiyaraaja, who was at the peak of his popularity in the early 1980s Tamil film industry.
  • The movie was a commercial success and helped solidify Rajinikanth's image as a versatile actor capable of complex roles.

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