
Thavasi(2001)
Tamil165 mins
Thavasi (2001) is a 165-minute Tamil film directed by K. R. Udhayashankar. Starring Easwari Rao, Ponnambalam and Nizhalgal Ravi. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Thavasi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.
Director:K. R. Udhayashankar
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 November 2001
- Director
- K. R. Udhayashankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A good man sentences a poor young man to a harsh punishment. Realizing his mistake was deeply unfair, he decides the only way to make things right is to sacrifice his own life.
“Justice demands a price. Can one man pay it?”
Film Details
4.8Rating
165Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 November 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleதவசி
Also Known AsAaj Ka Krantiveer
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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VijayakanthActor
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SoundaryaActor
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JayasudhaActor
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PrathyushaActor
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Easwari RaoGowri
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PonnambalamActor
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Nizhalgal RaviActor
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NassarActor
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VadiveluActor
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VadivukarasiActor
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K. R. UdhayashankarDirector
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UdayasankarDirector
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S. K. BoopathyCrew
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VidyasagarMusic Composer
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V. GnanaveluCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Thavasi' translates to 'sacrifice' in English, reflecting the central theme.
- Director Udayasankar was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the temple town of Palani, giving it a distinct rural backdrop.
- Actor Vijayakumar, who played a key role, was a major star in the 1970s and 1980s, adding veteran presence.
- The film's plot draws thematic parallels to classic tales of judicial remorse and personal atonement.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film had a relatively low-key release and is not widely discussed today.
- The soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific composer known for his work in rural-themed films during that era.
Notable Collaborations
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