
Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru(1981)
Tamil133 mins
Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru (1981) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by K. Bhagyaraj. Starring K. Bhagyaraj.
Director:K. Bhagyaraj
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 May 1981
- Director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m 0
Storyline
“A man's secret past returns to haunt him.”
Film Details
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133Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date8 May 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- This was one of the earliest Tamil films to feature a plot centered around a serial killer.
- The film's title translates to 'Wait Until Dawn', hinting at its suspenseful night-time setting.
- Director K. Bhagyaraj also wrote the screenplay, which was noted for its tight, thriller structure.
- The movie was released during a period when Bhagyaraj was more known for his comedy films, making this a genre shift.
- It featured cinematography by P. S. Nivas, who used lighting creatively to build tension.
- The film is less discussed compared to Bhagyaraj's later directorial hits like 'Kalyana Raman' and 'Mundhanai Mudichu'.
- Some scenes were shot in a single, long take to enhance the realism of the thriller sequences.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru
Actor-Composer16 films →
Director-Composer16 films →
Actor-Composer10 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →

