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Thirisoolam(1979)

7.5/10
Tamil180 mins

Thirisoolam (1979) is a 180-minute Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. Starring Jai Ganesh, Vijayan K and Santhi Narayanasamy. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Thirisoolam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1979.

Director:K. Vijayan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 January 1979
Director
K. Vijayan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

One man. Three lives. One unforgettable story.

Film Details

7.5Rating
180Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 January 1979
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
identityfamilyjusticerevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film where Sivaji Ganesan played a triple role.
  • The film's title 'Thirisoolam' refers to the trident, a weapon of Lord Shiva, symbolizing the three roles.
  • Director K. Vijayan was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema before this film.
  • The movie was not a major commercial success despite Sivaji Ganesan's star power.
  • The story involves themes of reincarnation and destiny connecting the three characters.
  • Actress Lakshmi, who played a key female lead, was a prominent star in both Tamil and Telugu industries at the time.
  • The film's music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo in the late 1970s.

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