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Guru(1980)
Tamil145 mins
Guru (1980) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by I. V. Sasi. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Guru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1980.
Director:I. V. Sasi
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 July 1980
- Director
- I. V. Sasi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young freedom fighter named Raghu blows up a train carrying British officers. His wealthy father, who supports the British, turns him over to the police, but Raghu's wife helps him escape. After a bike crash, Raghu is presumed dead, leaving his wife to raise their son alone while holding onto hope that he is still alive.
“A freedom fighter's sacrifice echoes through his son's future.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 July 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justicefamilyidentitysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Malayalam movie 'Guru' released the same year, both directed by I.V. Sasi.
- Actor Sivakumar, who played the lead, was known for his intense roles, but this was a rare period action drama for him in that era.
- The movie's climax and train explosion scene were considered technically advanced for Tamil cinema in the early 1980s.
- The soundtrack by Shankar-Ganesh became popular, with the song 'Aasaiye Alai Pole' being a notable hit.
- The film was shot in and around Madras (now Chennai) and Ooty, with the hill station standing in for the story's cooler regions.
- It was one of the few Tamil films of its time to depict a protagonist directly targeting British colonial rulers.
- Actress Sujatha, who played Parvati, was a major star in Malayalam cinema, and this was one of her prominent Tamil roles.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Guru
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