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Kizhake Pogum Rail(1978)

7.5/10
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

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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.

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