
Azhagi(2002)
Tamil155 mins
Azhagi (2002) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by Thangar Bachan. Starring Vivek, Nandita Das and Devayani. With an audience rating of 5.0/10, Azhagi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2002.
Director:Thangar Bachan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2002
- Director
- Thangar Bachan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A man hires his childhood sweetheart as a maid because she needs work. His wife finds out about their past and starts causing trouble.
“Old flames rekindle under one roof.”
Film Details
5.0Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஅழகி
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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VivekActor
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Nandita DasDhanalakshmi aka Dhanam
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DevayaniValarmati
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MonicaActor
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Elango KumaravelActor
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R. ParthibanShanmugam
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PanduAssistant to veterinary doctor, Minister
→#8
Pyramid NatarajanActor
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Loose MohanActor
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Sayaji ShindeActor
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Thangar BachanDirector
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
→Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Azhagiya Theeye' but was shortened to 'Azhagi' before release.
- Director Thangar Bachan's wife, Rohini, played the supporting role of Shanmugam's sister.
- The movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, marking one of his many collaborations with the director.
- It was shot primarily in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural life.
- The film is noted for its minimal use of background score, relying more on silence and natural sounds.
- Actor Murali, who played Shanmugam, was known for his intense method acting in emotionally heavy roles.
- The story explores the theme of unfulfilled love, a recurring subject in Thangar Bachan's early films.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Azhagi
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