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Thambathigal(1983)

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Tamil145 mins

Thambathigal (1983) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by N. S. Rajendran. Starring S. Gandhimathi, Silk Smitha and Radha Ravi.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1983
Director
N. S. Rajendran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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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

Trivia

  • 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.

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