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Kuruvi(2008)

4.9/10
Tamil150 mins

Kuruvi (2008) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Dharani. Starring G. M. Kumar, Trisha Krishnan and Vijay. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Kuruvi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.

Director:Dharani
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
3 May 2008
Director
Dharani
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

A man searches for the person who made his father vanish over a stolen diamond. He ends up stealing the diamond from the villain and also flees with the villain's sister.

A son's revenge steals more than a diamond.

Film Details

4.9Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date3 May 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDopidi · Jo Jeeta Wohi Baazigar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilylovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot in Thailand, marking one of the earliest Tamil films to extensively shoot action sequences there.
  • Vijay performed many of his own stunts, including a risky scene where he hangs from a helicopter.
  • The movie's title 'Kuruvi' means sparrow, symbolizing the hero's small but determined character.
  • Actress Trisha Krishnan was initially hesitant to accept the role but was convinced by the director's narration.
  • The film reused the same helicopter from Vijay's earlier hit 'Ghilli' for a key action sequence.
  • Composer Vidyasagar's song 'Pappu Can't Dance' became a chartbuster and is still played at college events.
  • The villain's character was loosely inspired by a real-life notorious smuggler from the 1980s.

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