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Neerum Neruppum(1971)

7.5/10
Tamil mins

Neerum Neruppum (1971) is a Tamil film directed by P. Neelakantan. Starring Jayalalithaa J, R. S. Manohar and Cho Ramaswamy. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Neerum Neruppum stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1971.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 November 1971
Director
P. Neelakantan
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A hero rises from water and fire.

Film Details

7.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 November 1971
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyrevenge
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This film was a remake of the 1949 Tamil movie 'Apoorva Sagodharargal', which itself was based on the 1947 American film 'The Corsican Brothers'.
  • It was one of the few films where M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa starred together after their famous political split.
  • The title 'Neerum Neruppum' translates to 'Water and Fire', symbolizing the contrasting twin brothers played by MGR.
  • Noted playwright and satirist Cho Ramaswamy, a close friend of MGR, acted in a supporting role in this film.
  • The movie's director, P. Neelakantan, was known for his successful collaborations with MGR, directing him in over 20 films.
  • This was among the last major film collaborations between MGR and Jayalalithaa before they focused fully on their political careers in the AIADMK party.

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