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Thanneer Thanneer(1981)

8.4/10
Tamil143 mins

Thanneer Thanneer (1981) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring A. K. Veerasamy, Vathiyar Raman and Charle. With an audience rating of 8.4/10, Thanneer Thanneer stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 October 1981
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
8.4/10

Storyline

A village in Tamil Nadu struggles with severe water shortages. The villagers' efforts to find a solution lead them into conflict with uncaring local officials, who make their suffering worse.

A village's thirst. A fight for every drop.

Film Details

8.4Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 October 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsWater Water · Thaneer Thaneer

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was adapted from a play by Komal Swaminathan, who also wrote the script.
  • It was shot in a real drought-affected village near Madurai to capture authentic conditions.
  • Actor-director K. Balachander played a small but pivotal role as a government officer.
  • The film's realistic portrayal led to it being screened for government officials to highlight rural issues.
  • It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 1981.
  • The title song 'Thanneer Thanneer' became an anthem for water conservation movements in Tamil Nadu.

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