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Varumayin Niram Sigappu(1980)

8.1/10
Tamil mins

Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980) is a Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Varumayin Niram Sigappu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1980.

Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 July 1980
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

Three young men with college degrees move to a big, tough city. They can't find any work and face a daily struggle just to survive.

Three friends. One city. No jobs.

Film Details

8.1Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 July 1980
Also Known AsAakali Rajyam · Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu · ఆకలి రాజ్యం · The Color of Poverty is Red

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 21 days, a very fast schedule for its time.
  • Actor Sathyaraj's role was originally written for Rajinikanth, who was unavailable.
  • It was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively at the Chennai Central railway station.
  • The title translates to 'The Colour of Poverty is Red', a bold social statement.
  • Director K. Balachander also wrote the story, basing it on real-life unemployment struggles.
  • The film's success led to a Hindi remake titled 'Zara Si Zindagi' in 1983.
  • Composer M.S. Viswanathan used street sounds and train noises in the background score.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Varumayin Niram Sigappu

Frequently Asked Questions