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Thirumagal(1971)

7.3/10
Tamil137 mins

Thirumagal (1971) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by A.S.A.Sami. Starring Gemini Ganesan, Lakshmi and A. V. M. Rajan. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Thirumagal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1971.

Director:A.S.A.Sami
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1971
Director
A.S.A.Sami
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

Two friends study law together. One plans to marry his girlfriend after their final exams, but he dies in a sudden accident.

A friendship tested by fate's cruel twist.

Film Details

7.3Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1971
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
friendshiplovejusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director A. S. A. Samy was also a popular dialogue writer for many successful Tamil films.
  • This movie is a remake of the 1969 Hindi film 'Sachcha Jhutha', which starred Rajesh Khanna.
  • Actress Jayalalithaa, who later became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was initially considered for a lead role.
  • The movie features a famous comedy track involving the actors Nagesh and Thengai Srinivasan.
  • Despite the tragic storyline, the film included several light-hearted musical numbers composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
  • The climax scene involving the accident was noted for its dramatic use of music and editing for that period.
  • This was one of the early films for actor Sivakumar, who played a supporting role before becoming a leading star.

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