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Hitler Umanath(1982)

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Tamil136 mins

Hitler Umanath (1982) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by P. Madhavan. Starring Major Sundarrajan, V. S. Raghavan and Anju Prabhakar.

Director:P. Madhavan
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 January 1982
Director
P. Madhavan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
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Storyline

A shy man is teased for looking like Hitler. He gains confidence and becomes a powerful leader.

From timid to tyrant, a lookalike finds his power.

Film Details

0.0Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 January 1982
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilyjusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life person in Chennai who was nicknamed 'Hitler' due to his looks and strict nature.
  • Actor Sivakumar, known for playing noble heroes, took on this unique role to break from his usual image.
  • The movie's climax was shot at the famous Napier Bridge in Chennai, a popular filming location in the 80s.
  • Director P. Madhavan often collaborated with Sivakumar, and this was one of their last major films together.
  • The title and theme played on the global curiosity about Hitler's character, but set in a local Tamil context.
  • Despite its provocative title, the film was a drama about personal transformation, not a historical biopic.
  • The soundtrack by Shankar–Ganesh was popular, with the song 'Oru Koottil' becoming a hit at the time.

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