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Agathiyar(1972)

7.5/10
Tamil153 mins

Agathiyar (1972) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Starring Gemini Ganesan, Nagesh and Manorama. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Agathiyar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1972.

Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1972
Director
A. P. Nagarajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 33m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A wise sage travels the land, trying to spread goodness and help people. Along the way, he also works to contribute to Tamil literature. His journey is full of various challenges he must overcome.

A sage's quest to spread wisdom and light.

Film Details

7.5Rating
153Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1972
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilyjusticesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in black and white to give it a classical, timeless feel, unlike many color films of the era.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Sivaji Ganesan played a sage, a role type he was renowned for.
  • The movie's music was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, a famous violinist, not a regular film composer.
  • Director A. P. Nagarajan was known for mythological films, and this was part of his series on Tamil sages.
  • The script drew heavily from ancient Tamil texts about Agathiyar's life and contributions to literature.
  • Some scenes were filmed at historical temple locations to add authenticity to the saint's story.
  • The film released during a period when biopics of religious figures were popular in Tamil cinema.

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