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Girivalam(2005)

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Tamil137 mins

Girivalam (2005) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Shivraj. Starring Ramesh Khanna, Richard Rishi and Tanu Roy.

Director:Shivraj
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 May 2005
Director
Shivraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
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Storyline

A newly married dancer kills a rival to win a contract on a luxury cruise. On the ship, the wealthy cruise owner meets and falls for the dancer's wife, and she slowly returns his feelings.

A deadly deal. A forbidden love. A dangerous voyage.

Film Details

0.0Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date20 May 2005
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengelovecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2002 Hindi thriller 'Humraaz', which itself was inspired by the classic Hollywood film 'Dial M for Murder'.
  • Director Shivraj, known for his work in Telugu cinema, made his directorial debut in Tamil with this film.
  • The movie's title 'Girivalam' refers to the ritual of circumambulating a sacred hill, a theme not central to the plot but used metaphorically.
  • Actor Shaam, who played the lead, was predominantly known for romantic roles and this film marked a shift towards a more intense character.
  • The cruise ship setting for key scenes was a notable production element, aiming for a glamorous backdrop uncommon in mid-2000s Tamil cinema.
  • Despite being a remake, the film incorporated local cultural elements and music to appeal to the Tamil audience.
  • The film's box office performance was moderate, and it did not achieve the same level of success as the original Hindi version.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Girivalam

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