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Arivaali(1963)

7.5/10
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.

Mood:
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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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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.

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