Rameswaram(2007)
Tamil160 mins
Rameswaram (2007) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by S. Selvam. Starring Lal, Bhavana and Karunas. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Rameswaram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.
Director:S. Selvam
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 November 2007
- Director
- S. Selvam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Vasanthi falls for Jeevan, a refugee living in a camp. Though he dreams of returning home and tries to avoid her, her stubborn love begins to change his heart. Meanwhile, her cousin joins the local police as their family eagerly awaits his marriage to his childhood sweetheart.
“Love crosses borders in a divided land.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 November 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalidentityfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director S. Selvam was primarily known as a cinematographer, with this being one of his few directorial ventures.
- Actor Jeeva, who played the lead, was also a popular playback singer in Tamil cinema during that period.
- The movie was shot extensively in Rameswaram, capturing the real refugee camp locations for authenticity.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film had a very limited theatrical release and low box office collections.
- Actress Bhavana, who played Vasanthi, was one of the most sought-after heroines in South Indian cinema at the time.
- The story's focus on Sri Lankan Tamil refugees was a sensitive and relatively uncommon subject in mainstream Tamil films of the 2000s.
- Supporting actor Bose Venkat was better known for his comedic roles, making his character as a serious police inspector a slight departure.