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Arivaali(1963)
Tamil127 mins
Arivaali (1963) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by A. T. Krishnaswamy. Starring A. T. Krishnaswamy, M. Saroja and T. S. Balaiah. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Arivaali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1963.
Director:A. T. Krishnaswamy
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 1963
- Director
- A. T. Krishnaswamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
“A genius faces the price of his extraordinary mind.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 February 1963
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsArivali
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityfamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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7.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Arivaali' is a Tamil word meaning 'genius', reflecting the protagonist's intellectual journey.
- This was one of the few films where legendary actress-singer P. Bhanumathi acted in a Tamil production opposite Sivaji Ganesan.
- Director A. T. Krishnaswamy also wrote and produced the film, a less common multi-role approach for the time.
- The musical score was by veteran composer S. V. Venkatraman, known for his work in early Tamil and Telugu cinema.
- The film was released on March 1, 1963, during a period of prolific output for lead actor Sivaji Ganesan.
- It is not as widely remembered or discussed as many other Sivaji Ganesan films from the same era.
- The film's synopsis suggests a drama centered on intellect, a theme explored in various ways in 1960s Tamil cinema.


