
Thirisoolam(1979)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thirisoolam
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