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Avan Oru Sarithiram(1976)

7.5/10
Tamil minstheatrical

'Avan Oru Sarithiram' is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula, and Kanchana in lead roles. The story follows Shankar, an honest IAS officer whose family is destroyed by a vengeful businessman. Shankar resigns from his post and becomes a journalist to expose corruption. The film is noted for its strong social message and Sivaji Ganesan's powerful performance. It was released on 14 January 1977.

Filmed In:Courtallam, Brindavan Garden Mysore
Occasion:Pongal 1977
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Quick Facts

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Theatrical Release
31 December 1976
Director
K.S. Prakash Rao
Language
Tamil
Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

An honest IAS officer refuses to sign illegal papers for a wealthy businessman. The businessman becomes a politician and destroys the officer's family by taking their land. The officer resigns and starts a magazine to expose the corruption. His brother chooses violent revolution. The family must find a way to justice.

One man's fight against corruption

Film Details

7.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1976
Release Typetheatrical
OccasionPongal 1977
Filmed InCourtallam, Brindavan Garden Mysore

Parental Guide

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

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Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Avan Oru Sarithiram

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama (63 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Major Sundarrajan (54 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & V. K. Ramasamy (40 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Major Sundarrajan (38 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & Manorama (32 films together).

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