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Thambathigal(1983)
Tamil145 mins
Thambathigal (1983) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by N. S. Rajendran. Starring S. Gandhimathi, Silk Smitha and Radha Ravi.
Director:N. S. Rajendran
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- N. S. Rajendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
“A forbidden love that tests family bonds.”
Film Details
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145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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SivakumarActor
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Poornima BhagyarajActor
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S. GandhimathiActor
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Silk SmithaActor
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Radha RaviActor
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GoundamaniActor
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Loose MohanActor
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N. S. RajendranDirector
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Muktha TrustProducer
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- The film's title 'Thambathigal' means 'sisters-in-law' in Tamil, hinting at a key family relationship in the plot.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character significantly younger than his real age at the time.
- A popular hit song from the movie, 'Oru Thanga Radhathil', was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. Janaki.
- Director M.S. Rajendran was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, making this a notable Tamil venture.
- The film's release coincided with a period of many family drama films in Tamil cinema, but it stood out for its music.
- Actress Poornima Bhagyaraj was already an established star when this film was released, following several successful roles.
- The movie is not widely available on modern digital platforms, making it a lesser-seen work from the early 80s.