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Arasa Kattalai(1967)

7.5/10
Tamil161 mins

Arasa Kattalai (1967) is a 161-minute Tamil film directed by M. G. Chakrapani. Starring Brent Ramaswamy, P. S. Veerappa and K. R. Ramasamy. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Arasa Kattalai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1967.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 May 1967
Director
M. G. Chakrapani
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 41m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A dying king asks a good man named Vijayan to take over as ruler. However, a jealous minister also wants the throne and plots to kill Vijayan to seize power.

A throne promised, a life in danger.

Film Details

7.5Rating
161Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 May 1967
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalrevenge
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the only Tamil film directed by M. G. Chakrapani, who was primarily a producer and studio owner.
  • The film's music was composed by the renowned duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, who scored many hits in the 1960s.
  • Actor Muthuraman, who played the lead role Vijayan, was a major star known for his 'everyman' roles in social dramas.
  • The story is based on a stage play, which was a common source for films in that era.
  • The film was produced and released under the banner of Chakrapani's own studio, Jupiter Pictures.
  • It featured the popular supporting actor Nagesh, known for his comedy roles, in a key part.
  • The conflict between a righteous commoner and a scheming minister reflects classic themes of duty and ambition in Tamil cinema.

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