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Virumbugiren(2002)

6.5/10
Tamil mins

Virumbugiren (2002) is a Tamil film directed by Susi Ganesan. Starring Livingston, Sneha and Senthil. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Virumbugiren stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2002.

Director:Susi Ganesan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 December 2002
Director
Susi Ganesan
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

After his father's death, Shivan must support his family by taking his father's job as a firefighter. While working in a village, he falls in love with a local woman named Thavamani. They must fight against her family and the entire village to be together.

A love that defies a village's fury.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date20 December 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVirumbugirean

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilysurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's director Susi Ganesan also wrote the screenplay and dialogue, marking one of his early major projects before his directorial debut.
  • Actor Jeevan, known for his villain roles, played a supporting character, which was a shift from his usual antagonistic parts at the time.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a song filmed in Pollachi, known for its rustic village backdrop matching the story's setting.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films in the early 2000s to prominently feature the life and challenges of a fire service worker.
  • The film's title 'Virumbugiren' translates to 'I Desire' or 'I Like', reflecting the protagonist's longing for love and a better life.
  • Actress Gopika, who played the female lead Thavamani, was relatively new to Tamil cinema, having started her career in Malayalam films.
  • The movie faced competition from several big-budget releases during its theatrical run, affecting its box office performance.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Virumbugiren

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