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Thanga Pathakkam(1974)

7.5/10
Tamil165 mins

Thanga Pathakkam (1974) is a 165-minute Tamil film directed by P. Madhavan. Starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Thanga Pathakkam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1974.

Director:P. Madhavan
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 May 1974
Director
P. Madhavan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A respected police officer arrests his own son after the young man rebels and starts causing trouble in the community through his unethical actions.

A father in uniform must arrest his own son.

Film Details

7.5Rating
165Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 May 1974
Also Known AsThanga Padakkan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thanga Padhakkam' translates to 'Golden Medal', symbolising the police officer's integrity.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films where actor Sivakumar played a negative role as the rebellious son.
  • The movie was partly shot in the popular tourist location of Yercaud, which was uncommon for films of that era.
  • Director P. Madhavan often collaborated with Sivakumar and this was their fourth film together.
  • The story was noted for its strong moral conflict between a father's duty and a father's love.
  • A.V.M. Saravanan, a famous producer, composed the music for this film, which was a rare departure from his usual work.
  • The film's climax, set in a courtroom, was praised for its dramatic tension and emotional delivery.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions