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Buthisaligal(1968)

Tamil mins

Buthisaligal is a 1968 Tamil-language family drama film directed by T.P. Arjun. The cast includes Jaishankar in the lead role, alongside Chandra Babu, T.R. Ramachandran, K.A. Thangavelu, and O.A.K. Devar. The story follows a young man who uses his intelligence to resolve a long-standing feud between two families in a village. He uncovers a conspiracy by a greedy outsider who manipulated both sides for personal gain. The film is notable for its emphasis on non-violent conflict resolution and the power of wisdom. It was released in 1968 and is available for streaming on Apple TV.

Director:T. P. Arun
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1968
Director
T. P. Arun
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A clever young man arrives in a village torn apart by a family feud. He falls in love with a girl from the rival family. To marry her, he must end the hatred between both sides. Using his intelligence, he uncovers a hidden truth that could bring peace or destroy everything.

Brains over brawn always wins

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1968

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentityfriendshiplove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Buthisaligal

Cast reunions in this film: Jaishankar & Thengai Srinivasan (25 films together), V. Kumar & Jaishankar (11 films together), V. Kumar & Thengai Srinivasan (6 films together), Thengai Srinivasan & K. A. Thangavelu (4 films together), V. Kumar & K. A. Thangavelu (2 films together), and Jaishankar & K. A. Thangavelu (2 films together).

Trivia

  • This film was a rare Tamil movie directed by T.P. Arjun, who was primarily known as a successful film producer.
  • The title 'Puthisaligal' translates to 'New Children' or 'New Generation', hinting at a story about youth.
  • Actor Jaishankar, known for his stylish roles, played the lead in this less-remembered film from his peak career period.
  • The cast featured veteran comedian K.A. Thangavelu, who often brought a unique philosophical humor to his roles.
  • Popular supporting actor Thengai Srinivasan, famous for his distinct voice, also appeared in this movie.
  • The film's release year, 1968, was a period of transition in Tamil cinema, moving from mythological to more social themes.
  • Aachi Manorama, a legendary comedienne, was part of the cast, adding her signature vibrant performance.

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