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Therthiruvizha(1968)

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Therthiruvizha is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa in lead roles. The story follows Saravanan, a boatman whose sister is seduced and abandoned by a film director. Saravanan seeks justice for his family while protecting a woman from her abusive uncle. The film was shot in sixteen days and features a cameo by M. G. Ramachandran as himself. It received positive reviews for its emotional narrative and strong performances. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was released on 23 February 1968.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
31 December 1968
Director
M. A. Thirumugham
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Saravanan is a kind boatman who trusts everyone. He leaves his village to earn money for his sister's wedding. A film director seduces and abandons his sister. Saravanan must find the director and restore his family's honour.

“Honour is worth fighting for”

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1968

Parental Guide

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

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Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivaljusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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M. G. Ramachandran, Actor in Therthiruvizha
M. G. RamachandranActor
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Jayalalitha, Actor in Therthiruvizha
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Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa ThevarActor
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K. V. Mahadevan, Music Composer in Therthiruvizha
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
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M. A. ThirumughamDirector
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Devar FilmsProducer
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Therthiruvizha

Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & M. G. Ramachandran (31 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & Jayalalitha (26 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. A. Thirumugham (17 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Jayalalitha (16 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Devar films (16 films together), and Devar films & M. A. Thirumugham (15 films together).

K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
31st time
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
K. V. Mahadevan × M. G. Ramachandran — 31 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
26th time
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
M. G. Ramachandran × Jayalalitha — 26 films together →
K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
17th time
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M. A. ThirumughamDirector
K. V. Mahadevan × M. A. Thirumugham — 17 films together →
K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
16th time
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
K. V. Mahadevan × Jayalalitha — 16 films together →
K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
16th time
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Devar filmsProducer
K. V. Mahadevan × Devar films — 16 films together →
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Devar filmsProducer
15th time
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M. A. ThirumughamDirector
Devar films × M. A. Thirumugham — 15 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
14th time
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Devar filmsProducer
M. G. Ramachandran × Devar films — 14 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
13th time
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M. A. ThirumughamDirector
M. G. Ramachandran × M. A. Thirumugham — 13 films together →
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
6th time
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M. A. ThirumughamDirector
Jayalalitha × M. A. Thirumugham — 6 films together →
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
5th time
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Devar filmsProducer
Jayalalitha × Devar films — 5 films together →

Trivia

  • This film was based on a popular Tamil stage play of the same name, which was already a hit with audiences.
  • The movie's music was composed by the duo M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy, who were at the peak of their popularity.
  • It was one of the early films to feature actor Sivakumar in a prominent supporting role, before he became a leading star.
  • The story's focus on a brother's relentless search for his sister highlighted strong familial bonds, a common theme in M. A. Thirumugam's films.
  • Despite being a drama, the film included elements of folklore and village life, typical of the studio era of Tamil cinema.
  • The director, M. A. Thirumugam, was known for his efficient and fast-paced shooting style, which likely applied to this production.

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