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Nenjile Thunivirunthal(1981)

7.5/10
Tamil115 mins

Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981) is a 115-minute Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Starring Sangili Murugan, Goundamani and Manorama. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Nenjile Thunivirunthal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1981
Director
S. A. Chandrasekhar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 55m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A man named Kali is wrongly blamed for his father's death. He comes back to find the real killer, but the whole village fears him. His friend Vasanthi knows who did it and has her own plans to help.

Seeking justice, he returns to a village of lies.

Film Details

7.5Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1981
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first film where actor Vijayakanth played a character named Kali, a name he later used in several other movies.
  • The film's director, S. A. Chandrasekhar, is the father of actor Vijay, who would later become a major star in Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Radha made her Tamil cinema debut with this film, launching a successful career in the industry.
  • The movie was released during a period when revenge dramas were very popular in Tamil cinema.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who was already a leading music director in South India by 1981.
  • Some scenes were shot in rural Tamil Nadu to capture the village setting described in the story.
  • The film is remembered for its strong performances and emotional drama rather than major box office success.

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