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Gauravam(1973)

7.5/10
Tamil136 mins

Gauravam (1973) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by Vietnamveedu Sundaram. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, V. K. Ramasamy and Senthamarai. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Gauravam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1973.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 December 1973
Director
Vietnamveedu Sundaram
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A veteran lawyer wants to become a judge, but the bar council promotes someone less deserving instead. Angry at the unfair system, he decides to get revenge by defending a murderer in court.

A lawyer's revenge begins with a killer's defense.

Film Details

7.5Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 December 1973
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGouravam · Gowravam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to feature Rajinikanth in a credited role, though he only appears in a brief scene.
  • The film's director, Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, was a well-known art director before turning to filmmaking.
  • The movie's title 'Gauravam' means 'pride' or 'prestige' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's central conflict.
  • It was produced and distributed by the director's own company, Sundaram Productions.
  • The film's plot, involving legal corruption, was considered a bold theme for its time in mainstream Tamil cinema.
  • Despite its dramatic premise, the film was not a major commercial success upon its initial release.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Gauravam

Frequently Asked Questions