
Adutha Varisu(1983)
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.
Director:S. P. Muthuraman
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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RajinikanthActor
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SrideviActor
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ChoActor
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V. K. RamasamyActor
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ManoramaActor
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V. GopalakrishnanActor
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S. V. RamadasActor
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C L AnandanActor
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S. P. MuthuramanDirector
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M. KesavanCrew
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SenthamaraiActor
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Adutha Varisu
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Director-Composer43 films →
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Actor-Actor30 films →
Music Composer-Screenplay26 films →
Music Composer-Usha25 films →
Director-Actor23 films →
Actor-Composer23 films →
Music Composer-Diwan23 films →
Actor-Actor17 films →
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Actor-Actor13 films →
Actor-Composer13 films →
Actor-Screenplay12 films →
Actor-Diwan12 films →
Director-Screenplay11 films →
Actor-Usha10 films →
Director-Actor10 films →
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