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Savaal(1981)

7.0/10
Tamil146 minstheatrical

Savaal is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy. The lead cast includes Kamal Haasan, Jaishankar, Vijayakumar, and Sripriya. The story follows two brothers who get separated after their mother's death and struggle to reunite in a harsh city. One brother becomes a street fighter while the other falls in love with a wealthy woman. The film combines action, romance, and family drama. It was a box office success, running for over 100 days in multiple Chennai theatres. Savaal is remembered for its emotional brotherhood theme and strong performances.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 June 1981
Director
R. Krishnamoorthy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

Two brothers lose their mother and move to the city. A train accident separates them. One brother becomes a street fighter to survive. The other falls in love with a rich girl. Her father opposes their relationship. The brothers must find each other and fight for their family.

Brothers fight fate to reunite

Film Details

7.0Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 June 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGunegar The Criminal

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Savaal

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama (63 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan (57 films together), Lakshmi & M. S. Viswanathan (36 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), and Vijayakumar & Manorama (32 films together).

Frequently Asked Questions