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Polladhavan(1980)

7.5/10
Tamil134 mins

Polladhavan (1980) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Mukta V. Srinivasan. Starring Sivachandran, M. Karnan and K. Natraj. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Polladhavan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1980.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 November 1980
Director
Mukta V. Srinivasan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A woman is attacked while traveling for work, but a stranger rescues her by killing the attacker. Later, she discovers her new boss is actually that same rescuer—and killer. He warns her not to tell anyone what she knows.

A past killer is now her boss.

Film Details

7.5Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date6 November 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDushmano Ka Dushman

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This film was remade in Hindi as 'Dharm Adhikari' starring Dilip Kumar, which was a rare instance of a Tamil film being remade with such a major Bollywood star at the time.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 1974 American film 'The Girl Who Knew Too Much', adapting its thriller elements for a Tamil audience.
  • Actress Sripriya, who played the lead role, was already an established star in Tamil and Telugu cinema, but this film showcased her in a more intense, dramatic role.
  • Director Muktha Srinivasan was also a successful producer and co-founded the production company Muktha Films, which produced many classic Tamil films.
  • The film's title 'Polladhavan' translates to 'The Dangerous Man', directly hinting at the mysterious and threatening nature of the boss character.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film included several songs composed by Shankar–Ganesh, who were a popular music duo in Tamil cinema during that era.
  • The movie was released during a period when Tamil cinema was experimenting with more urban, suspense-driven stories alongside the usual masala entertainers.

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