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Dheepam(1977)

7.5/10
Tamil164 mins

Dheepam (1977) is a 164-minute Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Dheepam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1977.

Director:K. Vijayan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 January 1977
Director
K. Vijayan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 44m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A wealthy man falls for his employee, but she loves another man. He tries to have her lover killed, but a surprising event changes his heart. In the end, he makes a personal sacrifice.

Love sparks a dangerous plan, but sacrifice changes everything.

Film Details

7.5Rating
164Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 January 1977
Also Known AsDheepam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionrevengejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Deepam' means 'lamp' in Tamil, symbolising the light of sacrifice in the story.
  • This was the only Tamil film directed by Vijayan K, who was primarily a Malayalam film director.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by the famous comedian Nagesh in a brief but memorable role.
  • Actress Lakshmi, who played the female lead, was already a major star in multiple South Indian languages by this time.
  • The film's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in Tamil and Telugu films.
  • It was released during a period when romantic dramas with social themes were highly popular in Tamil cinema.
  • The climax scene involving the sacrifice was reportedly filmed in a single long take to heighten the emotional impact.

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