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Theerpu(1982)
Tamil150 mins
Theerpu (1982) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by R Krishnamurthy. Starring Manorama, K. Balaji and Vijayakumar. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Theerpu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1982.
Director:R Krishnamurthy
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 May 1982
- Director
- R Krishnamurthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A police superintendent's daughter is raped by a smuggler seeking revenge. In a rage, the superintendent kills the man and is arrested by his own son, who is also a police officer. To protect his daughter, the father hides the real reason for the murder, forcing his other son, a lawyer, to uncover the truth during the trial.
“A father's secret could tear his family apart.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 May 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life incident involving a police officer's family, which director R Krishnamurthy read about in a newspaper.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where actor Sivakumar played a dual role, portraying both the father and his lawyer son.
- The courtroom scenes were shot at a real functioning court in Madras to add authenticity, requiring special permissions.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their peppy numbers, created a dramatic background score instead of their usual style.
- The film's title 'Theerpu' translates to 'Verdict' in English, directly linking to the central courtroom drama.
- Actress Radha made a brief but impactful appearance as the victimized daughter, which was a departure from her typical glamorous roles at the time.
- Despite its serious theme, the film had a moderate box office run but gained appreciation for its bold subject in the early 1980s.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Theerpu
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Music Composer-Govindan77 films →
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Actor-Govindan27 films →
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Music Composer-Producer12 films →
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Actor-Govindan12 films →
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Actor-Govindan10 films →
Kamini-Govindan9 films →
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