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Kazhugu(1981)

7.5/10
Tamil139 mins

Kazhugu (1981) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Babu, Y. G. Mahendran and Rati Agnihotri. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Kazhugu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 March 1981
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Raja doesn't believe in God, but his brother deeply follows a religious leader. Their arguments stop when a sudden tragedy occurs. This event uncovers shocking secrets that stun everyone involved.

A brother's faith, a shocking truth.

Film Details

7.5Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date6 March 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPolice Wala Gunda

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familycorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life incident involving a controversial godman in Tamil Nadu.
  • Kazhugu marked the first collaboration between director S.P. Muthuraman and actor Sathyaraj in a lead role.
  • The movie's title, meaning 'Eagle', is a metaphor for the protagonist's sharp, questioning nature.
  • A hit upon release, its success helped establish Sathyaraj as a bankable solo hero.
  • The script deliberately avoided typical masala song sequences to maintain a serious tone.
  • It was one of the few films of its time to critically examine blind faith and religious exploitation.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja's background score used unique percussion to heighten the tense atmosphere.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kazhugu

Frequently Asked Questions