
Ethiroli(1970)
Tamil166 mins
Ethiroli (1970) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring O. A. K. Thevar, Nagesh and Sivakumar.
Director:K. Balachander
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 June 1970
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 46m 0
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
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O. A. K. ThevarActor
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K. R. VijayaActor
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T. S. BalaiahActor
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NageshActor
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SivakumarActor
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LakshmiActor
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V. S. RaghavanActor
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VijayalalithaActor
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Sivaji GanesanActor
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S. S. RajendranActor
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K. BalachanderDirector
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N. BalakrishnanCrew
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K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
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Navarathna MoviesProducer
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G. N. VelumaniCrew
→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.
Notable Collaborations
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