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Thee(1981)

7.5/10
Tamil161 mins

Thee (1981) is a 161-minute Tamil film directed by R Krishnamurthy. Starring Suman Talwar, Sowcar Janaki and Manorama. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Thee stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 January 1981
Director
R Krishnamurthy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 41m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Two brothers grow up facing many hardships as the sons of a labor leader. As adults, they choose to follow very different career paths in life.

Two brothers. One choice. A family divided.

Film Details

7.5Rating
161Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 January 1981
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thee' means fire in Tamil, symbolizing the fiery struggles of the working class.
  • Director R. Krishnamurthy was better known by his screen name 'R.K.', a famous art director for many classic films.
  • The movie was released during a period when Tamil cinema often featured stories about social justice and labor rights.
  • Actor Sivakumar, who played one of the lead roles, was already a major star known for his socially conscious film choices.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in action and drama films of the era.
  • This film is considered part of a wave of early 1980s Tamil movies highlighting urban poverty and family conflict.
  • While not a major commercial hit, it is remembered for its strong performances and realistic portrayal of hardship.

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