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Ratha Thilagam(1963)

7.5/10
Tamil143 mins

Ratha Thilagam (1963) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Dada Mirasi. Starring Pushpalatha, Kannadasan and Parthiban. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Ratha Thilagam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1963.

Director:Dada Mirasi
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1963
Director
Dada Mirasi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Two lovers are forced apart when their countries go to war. Kumar fights for the Indian army, while Kamala, who is from China, joins the opposing side.

Love torn between two nations at war.

Film Details

7.5Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1963
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
lovewaridentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in both Tamil and Telugu simultaneously, with the Telugu version titled 'Pratigna'.
  • It was one of the earliest Tamil films to depict the 1962 Sino-Indian War as a central plot point.
  • The movie's music director, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, were a famous duo but this was among their lesser-known war-themed scores.
  • Lead actor M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) was already a major star, but this film showcased him in a modern military role.
  • Some scenes were reportedly filmed in the hilly regions of South India to simulate the Himalayan border setting.
  • The film's release coincided with a period of heightened patriotic sentiment in India following the war.
  • Director Dada Mirasi was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a notable Tamil directorial effort.

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