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Ilampuyal(2009)
Tamil140 mins
Ilampuyal (2009) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Thurai. Starring Sujibala, Karunas and K.S. Thurai. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Ilampuyal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.
Director:K. S. Thurai
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 2009
- Director
- K. S. Thurai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Two Interpol agents look into the violent killing of a wealthy businessman. They work to solve the case and find out who is responsible.
“Two cops. One murder. A city's secrets exposed.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 May 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Ilampuyal' translates to 'Young Storm' in English, hinting at the turbulent events in the story.
- Director K.S. Thurai was primarily known as a screenwriter and dialogue writer before making his directorial debut with this film.
- The movie was shot extensively in Malaysia, which was an uncommon location for a Tamil action film at that time.
- Actor Raj Kapoor, who plays a key role, was a popular supporting actor in Tamil cinema known for his villainous characters.
- The film's release faced competition from several other Tamil films, which impacted its initial box office performance.
- The plot involving Interpol officers investigating a high-profile murder was a shift from the director's earlier rural-themed scripts.
- Despite being an action film, it incorporated dramatic elements focusing on family conflicts related to the central crime.

