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Thozhilali(1964)

7.5/10
Tamil140 mins

Thozhilali (1964) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by M. A. Thirumugham. Starring Senthamarai, M. R. Radha and S. N. Lakshmi. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Thozhilali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1964.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 September 1964
Director
M. A. Thirumugham
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A hardworking man named Raju gets a job at a bus company and impresses his boss, Murugappan. Murugappan's daughter, Meena, develops feelings for Raju, but he turns down her proposal. Because he refuses to marry her, Raju loses his job and is forced to leave the company.

A hard worker's integrity faces a forbidden love.

Film Details

7.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 September 1964
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
lovefamilyjusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was produced by A. L. Srinivasan, a major figure in Tamil cinema who also acted in it.
  • It was one of the few films where M. G. Ramachandran played a common laborer, not a heroic or wealthy character.
  • The movie's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, a frequent collaborator with director M. A. Thirumugam.
  • The story highlights class differences, a recurring theme in Tamil social dramas of the 1960s.
  • Actress B. Saroja Devi, who played Meena, was a top star known for her roles in family dramas.
  • The film released during a period when MGR's political image was being shaped through his cinema roles.
  • Director M. A. Thirumugam was known for his efficient, commercially successful films, often with family themes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions