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Kavikkuyil(1977)

7.5/10
Tamil104 mins

Kavikkuyil (1977) is a 104-minute Tamil film directed by Devaraj Mohan. Starring Senthamarai, Samikannu and Fatafat Jayalakshmi. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Kavikkuyil stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1977.

Director:Devaraj Mohan
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 July 1977
Director
Devaraj Mohan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 44m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A poet's love sparks a family's turmoil.

Film Details

7.5Rating
104Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date29 July 1977
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familylovefriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was one of the few films where Rajinikanth played a supporting role as the hero's friend and Sridevi's on-screen brother.
  • The film's title 'Kavikkuyil' translates to 'Poet Cuckoo', a traditional poetic metaphor for a gifted singer or poet.
  • It was produced under the banner S.P.T. Films, named after producer S.P. Tamizharasi, who was a prominent female producer at the time.
  • The movie featured music by the renowned composer M.S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
  • Actor Sivakumar, known for his classical roles, played the male lead opposite a young Sridevi in this drama.
  • This film was released the same year as Rajinikanth's major breakout hit '16 Vayathinile', which overshadowed it.
  • Fatafat Jayalakshmi, a popular comedy actress, played Rajinikanth's love interest, an unusual pairing in their careers.

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