
Kizhake Pogum Rail(1978)
Tamil125 mins
Kizhake Pogum Rail (1978) is a 125-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Sudhakar and Goundamani. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Kizhake Pogum Rail stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1978.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 August 1978
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young writer in a village is looked down on because he can't do regular work. He connects with a new girl who moves there, and they fall in love. The couple must fight against the village's strict traditions to be together.
“Love defies tradition in a village divided.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 August 1978
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title refers to the train that runs eastward, symbolizing hope and escape from the village's rigid traditions.
- This was one of the earliest films where actor-director Bhagyaraj contributed to the dialogue, before becoming a major filmmaker.
- The village setting was inspired by Bharathiraja's own rural upbringing, aiming for authentic portrayal of Tamil village life.
- Actress Saritha made her Tamil cinema debut with this film, after working in Malayalam and Kannada industries.
- The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, especially the song 'Nizhalgal Nizhalgal' for its folk-inspired melody.
- It was shot extensively in and around Theni district, using real locations to capture the rustic atmosphere.
- The story highlights caste-based conflicts, a recurring theme in Bharathiraja's early socially conscious films.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kizhake Pogum Rail
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Director-Composer21 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
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Director-Actor5 films →
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