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Gaayathri(1977)
Tamil122 mins
Gaayathri (1977) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by R. Pattabiram. Starring Rajasulochana, S. A. Asokan and Venniradai Moorthy.
Director:R. Pattabiram
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 1977
- Director
- R. Pattabiram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m 0
Storyline
A man secretly films his wife in a private moment and plans to sell the footage. After she discovers his scheme, he attempts to blackmail her. She turns to a trusted friend for help to confront him and stop the blackmail.
“A wife fights back against her husband's twisted blackmail.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 May 1977
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGayatri · Gayathri
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Cast & Crew
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RajinikanthActor
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SrideviActor
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JaishankarActor
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RajasulochanaActor
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#6S
S. A. AsokanActor
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Venniradai MoorthyActor
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M. N. RajamActor
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#9D
Delhi KumarActor
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PrabhakarActor
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R. PattabiramDirector
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R. PattabhiramanDirector
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T. S. VinayagamCrew
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
→Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Gayathri' but was later changed to 'Gaayathri' to avoid confusion with another movie.
- This was one of the few Tamil films of the era where the lead actress, Jayachitra, played a character fighting against blackmail and exploitation.
- Director R. Pattabhiraman was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a relatively rare Tamil directorial venture for him.
- The movie's plot involving the sale of intimate footage was considered a bold and controversial subject for mainstream Tamil cinema in the late 1970s.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their peppy numbers, provided the music, creating a contrast with the film's serious dramatic core.
- The film's release coincided with a period of shifting social themes in Tamil cinema, moving towards more female-centric narratives.
- Actor Srikanth, who played the male lead, was often cast in romantic roles, making his character in this film a notable departure.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Gaayathri
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