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Aayirathil Oruthi(1975)

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Tamil118 mins

Aayirathil Oruthi (1975) is a 118-minute Tamil film directed by Avinasi Mani. Starring Srikanth, Thengai Srinivasan and Manorama.

Director:Avinasi Mani
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1975
Director
Avinasi Mani
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 58m
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Storyline

A woman is wrongly sent to prison by her husband. Her friend, who is also a lawyer, steps in to defend her in court and fight for her freedom.

Framed by her husband, freed by her friend.

Film Details

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118Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1975
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Aayirathil Oruthi' translates to 'One in a Thousand', highlighting the rarity of the protagonist's friend and lawyer.
  • It was one of the few films from the 1970s to feature a female lawyer as a central, heroic character fighting for another woman's justice.
  • The movie was released the same year as the iconic 'Apoorva Raagangal', facing tough competition at the box office.
  • Director Avinashi Mani was primarily known as a screenwriter and this film is one of his notable directorial works.
  • The plot revolves around a false criminal accusation, a theme less common in mainstream Tamil cinema of that era compared to family dramas.
  • Actress Lakshmi, who played the lawyer, was already a major star, and her role here reinforced her image as a performer of strong characters.
  • The courtroom scenes were noted for their dramatic dialogue, a staple of the crime-drama genre in 1970s Tamil cinema.

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