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Ethiroli(1970)

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Tamil166 mins

Ethiroli (1970) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring O. A. K. Thevar, Nagesh and Sivakumar.

Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 June 1970
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 46m
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Storyline

A lawyer loses his client's money and replaces it with a box of cash that accidentally arrives at his home. A taxi driver then blackmails him, and the lawyer is later arrested for the driver's murder. His daughter, the only witness, is too shocked to speak, leaving a mystery to solve.

A good man's desperate choice unravels his world.

Film Details

0.0Rating
166Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 June 1970
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in Kashmir, featuring scenic locations like Dal Lake and Gulmarg.
  • The film marked the debut of actor Sudhakar, who later became known for his supporting roles in Tamil cinema.
  • K. Balachander reused the core plot idea of a box of money causing trouble in his later Hindi film 'Aaina' (1977).
  • The movie's climax involving a speechless witness was considered a novel narrative device in Tamil thrillers at the time.
  • Actress Jayasudha, who played the daughter Raji, was only about 15 years old during filming.
  • The soundtrack by M.S. Viswanathan included a hit song 'Kannama Nichayamada' sung by P. Susheela and T.M. Soundararajan.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film heavily emphasized family drama, reflecting Balachander's signature style.

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