
Thee(1981)
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.
Director:R Krishnamurthy
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
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thee
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