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Sivappathigaram(2006)

7.5/10
Tamil128 mins

Sivappathigaram (2006) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by Karu Pazhaniappan. Starring Ganja Karuppu, Mamta Mohandas and Raghuvaran. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Sivappathigaram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 November 2006
Director
Karu Pazhaniappan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 8m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A man works on a project with a professor, and the professor's daughter develops feelings for him. When mysterious killings happen during an election, the man must find the killer.

A love story tangled in a web of political murder.

Film Details

7.5Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 November 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSivappathikaaram · Aaj Ka Naya Kamina

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticelove
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Sivappathigaram' means 'red letter' in Tamil, often referring to an important or urgent message.
  • Director Karu Pazhaniappan also wrote the story and screenplay, making it a very personal project for him.
  • The movie was shot in just 45 days, which is considered a very short schedule for a Tamil film of that time.
  • Actress Meera Jasmine, who played the professor's daughter, was already a popular star in Malayalam cinema before this Tamil role.
  • The film's background score was composed by Vidyasagar, who was known for many hit melodies, but here focused on suspenseful music.
  • Some scenes were filmed in real college campuses to give a more authentic feel to the academic setting.
  • Despite being an action thriller, the movie includes a subplot about political corruption during elections, reflecting real-world issues.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sivappathigaram

Frequently Asked Questions