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Unarchigal(1976)
Tamil mins
Unarchigal (1976) is a Tamil film directed by R. C. Sakthi.
Director:R. C. Sakthi
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- R. C. Sakthi
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor man saves a prostitute from trouble. She grows fond of him and lets him stay and work in her home. However, he is soon forced to leave and must survive on his own.
“From the streets to her heart, then back to the cold.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1976
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was based on a novel by Tamil writer Jayakanthan, who was known for his socially conscious stories.
- Director R. C. Sakthi was also a noted playwright and often focused on themes of social injustice.
- The movie was part of a wave of 1970s Tamil films that critically examined the lives of marginalized people.
- It featured music by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular composer duo in Tamil cinema at the time.
- The film's realistic portrayal of prostitution and poverty was considered bold for its era.
- Actor Srikanth played the lead role, bringing a naturalistic style to the character of the poor man.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Unarchigal


