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Arunagiri Nadhar(1964)

7.5/10
Tamil mins

Arunagiri Nadhar (1964) is a Tamil film directed by T. R. Ramanna. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Arunagiri Nadhar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1964.

Director:T. R. Ramanna
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1964
Director
T. R. Ramanna
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A poet's journey from sin to divine grace.

Film Details

7.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1964

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identityspiritualityredemptiondevotion
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to be based on the life of the saint-poet Arunagirinathar.
  • The film's music was composed by G. Ramanathan, who used rare ragas to match the devotional theme.
  • It was shot in black and white despite color films becoming popular in Tamil cinema by the mid-1960s.
  • Actor Sivaji Ganesan was initially considered for the lead role before S. S. Rajendran was cast.
  • The movie includes a scene depicting the historic Tiruvannamalai temple, a key location in the saint's life.
  • It faced censorship challenges due to its strong religious content during the production period.
  • The film did not perform well commercially, as mythological dramas were declining in popularity then.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Arunagiri Nadhar

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