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Rishimoolam(1980)

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Rishimoolam (1980) is a Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1980
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A married woman discovers her husband is a thief. Because she has strong moral principles, she decides to leave him.

When love is tested by a shocking truth.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1980

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyidentityjusticelove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the only film where S. P. Muthuraman directed the legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan in a full-length comedy role.
  • The movie's title 'Rishi Moolam' translates to 'The Origin of a Sage', hinting at a character's moral transformation.
  • Actress Vijaya, who played the principled wife, was a major star in Kannada cinema and rarely acted in Tamil films.
  • The film was released during a period when family dramas about moral conflicts were very popular in Tamil cinema.
  • Composer M. S. Viswanathan, who scored the music, was a frequent collaborator with director S. P. Muthuraman.
  • The story revolves around the wife leaving her husband upon discovering his crime, a bold theme for its time.
  • Despite the serious theme, the film included typical comedy tracks common in 1980s Tamil cinema to entertain audiences.

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