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Thunive Thunai(1976)

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Tamil137 mins

Thunive Thunai (1976) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Suruli Rajan, S. A. Asokan and Venniradai Moorthy.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1976
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
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Storyline

A police officer goes undercover to look into a strange village. He is investigating the death of his brother, another officer, who died there under suspicious circumstances.

A brother's death. A village of secrets.

Film Details

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137Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date31 December 1976
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was produced by S. P. Muthuraman's wife, S. P. Vijayalakshmi, under the banner S. P. T. Films.
  • It was one of the early films where actor Sivakumar played a dual role, portraying both the hero and his deceased brother.
  • The movie's title translates to 'With You as Support,' reflecting the hero's quest for justice.
  • A major portion of the film was shot in and around the hill station of Yercaud to create the mysterious village setting.
  • The film reused the popular tune 'Kannan Vandhan' from the 1975 hit 'Mullum Malarum' for a romantic sequence.
  • This was among the first collaborations between director S. P. Muthuraman and music composer Ilaiyaraaja, who was new to the industry.
  • Actor Manorama played a supporting role, adding a touch of comedy to the otherwise tense thriller plot.

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