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Rettaisuzhi(2010)
Tamil142 mins
Rettaisuzhi (2010) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by Thamira. Starring Manobala, Jayachitra and Karunas. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Rettaisuzhi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2010.
Director:Thamira
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 April 2010
- Director
- Thamira
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two men in a village have been political rivals for over forty years, and their grandchildren continue the feud. The conflict is challenged when a young woman from one family falls in love with a man from the other. The younger generation tries to unite their families through this romance.
“A family feud tested by a forbidden love.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date23 April 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Rettaichuzhi' but is often spelled 'Rettaisuzhi' in English.
- It marked the first and only time legendary directors K. Balachander and Bharathiraja acted together as lead characters.
- Director Thamira was a former assistant to director Bala, which influenced the film's grounded village setting.
- The story uses the long-standing political rivalry between the Congress and Communist parties in Tamil Nadu as a backdrop.
- Actress Anjali, known for her village-girl roles, played the teacher Susheela shortly before her breakthrough in 'Engaeyum Eppothum'.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is more remembered for its veteran star cast than its box office performance.
- Composer Vidyasagar provided the music, creating a folk-based soundtrack fitting the rural story.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Rettaisuzhi









