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Rudhra Thaandavam(1978)

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Tamil146 mins

Rudhra Thaandavam (1978) is a 146-minute Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. Starring Thengai Srinivasan, V. Gopalakrishnan and Vijayan K.

Director:K. Vijayan
Mood:
funnywhimsicaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1978
Director
K. Vijayan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
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Storyline

When gods get bored, chaos is their comedy.

Film Details

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146Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1978
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnywhimsicaluplifting
Themes
identityfriendshipfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Rudra Thandavam' but is often listed with the spelling 'Rudhra Thaandavam'.
  • It is a rare fantasy comedy starring comedian Nagesh and character actor V.K. Ramasamy as the leads, not typical heroes.
  • The movie's plot involves a magical, wish-granting statue, blending folklore with comedy.
  • Director K. Vijayan was better known for action and drama films, making this a genre departure.
  • The film was not a major commercial success but developed a cult following on late-night TV.
  • It features special effects typical of its era, created with in-camera tricks and basic props.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo in 1970s Tamil cinema.

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