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Rettaisuzhi(2010)

6.5/10
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

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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

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