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Nootrukku Nooru(1971)

7.5/10
Tamil163 mins

Nootrukku Nooru (1971) is a 163-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Jaishankar, Jayakumari and R. S. Manohar. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Nootrukku Nooru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1971.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 March 1971
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 43m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A respected professor faces sexual harassment claims from three women—his students and a neighbor. His fiancée decides to look into the charges to find out what really happened.

Three women accuse him. One woman seeks the truth.

Film Details

7.5Rating
163Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 March 1971
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film directed by K. Balachander that he did not also write himself.
  • The film's title, 'Nootrukku Nooru', translates to 'One Hundred for One Hundred', hinting at a perfect score or a balanced judgment.
  • Actor Rajinikanth, then a newcomer, worked as a bus conductor in Chennai before being cast in a small role in this film.
  • The movie is considered one of the early Tamil films to boldly address the theme of false sexual allegations and societal prejudice.
  • It was partly shot at the prestigious Madras Christian College, giving the campus scenes an authentic feel.
  • The film's critical success helped further establish K. Balachander as a director who tackled unconventional social subjects.
  • Composer M.S. Viswanathan, who scored the film, was a frequent and celebrated collaborator with director K. Balachander.

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