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Puthiya Vaarpugal(1979)

7.5/10
Tamil143 mins

Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Khaja Sharif, Manorama and K.K. Soundar. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Puthiya Vaarpugal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1979.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1979
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A village schoolteacher falls for a local woman. A corrupt village leader tries to ruin their relationship and keep them apart.

A teacher's love defies a village tyrant.

Film Details

7.5Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPuthiya Varpugal

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
lovecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in the village of Kumbakonam, using real locations and local people as extras.
  • It was one of the earliest films to feature the popular actor-director K. Bhagyaraj in a supporting role.
  • The movie's title translates to 'New Breezes', symbolising the fresh social changes it depicted.
  • A subplot involving a character named 'Kannamma' was praised for its sensitive portrayal of widow remarriage.
  • The film's success helped establish the 'village realism' genre popularised by director Bharathiraja.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja's soundtrack for the film included folk-inspired songs that became very popular.
  • The story was partly inspired by contemporary social issues in rural Tamil Nadu during the late 1970s.

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