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Motor Sundaram Pillai(1966)

7.5/10
Tamil160 mins

Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by S. S. Balan. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and Chittoor V. Nagayya. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Motor Sundaram Pillai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1966.

Director:S. S. Balan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 January 1966
Director
S. S. Balan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A man manages a thriving business and sees his big family only on weekends. As his two children and nephew are about to get married, a hidden secret from his life comes out and risks destroying everything.

A weekend father's secret could shatter three weddings.

Film Details

7.5Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 January 1966
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title refers to the nickname of the protagonist, a successful businessman, which highlights his identity.
  • It was one of the early films for actor Sivakumar, who played a supporting role before becoming a major star.
  • The movie's conflict revolves around a then-taboo subject, adding a layer of social drama to the family plot.
  • Director S.S. Balan was known for his work in Telugu cinema, and this was one of his few Tamil directorial ventures.
  • The soundtrack was composed by the duo M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy, who dominated Tamil film music at the time.
  • The story's setting in a large joint family was a common but popular theme in 1960s Tamil cinema.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not achieve major commercial success compared to other hits of that year.

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