
Virumbugiren(2002)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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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
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