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Engal Thangaraja(1973)

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Engal Thangaraja (1973) is a Tamil film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 July 1973
Director
V. B. Rajendra Prasad
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A man's brother is murdered. To get revenge, he pretends to be a dangerous criminal who has escaped from prison. He uses this disguise to find and punish the killers.

A brother's revenge, hidden in a criminal's mask.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 July 1973
Also Known Asஎங்கள் தங்க ராஜா

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director V. B. Rajendra Prasad was a major producer in Telugu cinema, and this was one of his few directorial ventures in Tamil.
  • It was one of the earliest films to feature actor Sivakumar in a dual role, playing both the hero and his murdered brother.
  • The movie's soundtrack by M. S. Viswanathan reused popular tunes from the composer's own earlier Telugu and Tamil hits.
  • A key action sequence was filmed at the Vellore Fort, a historic location not commonly used in films of that era.
  • The film's release coincided with a wave of 'avenging brother' themed movies in Tamil cinema during the early 1970s.
  • Despite the serious plot, the film included comedy scenes featuring the popular actor Cho Ramaswamy.
  • The title 'Engal Thanga Raja' translates to 'Our Golden King', symbolizing the brother's revered status in the family.

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