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Thirunelveli(2000)

6.8/10
Tamil mins

Thirunelveli (2000) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathi Kannan. Starring Prabhu, Karan and Vindhya. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Thirunelveli stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2000.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 2000
Director
Bharathi Kannan
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A respected village man named Thulasi is known for always telling the truth. His honesty is put to the test when it starts causing serious problems for his family.

When honesty becomes a family's greatest trial.

Film Details

6.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2000
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Thulasi' after the protagonist, but was changed to 'Thirunelveli' to better reflect its strong regional setting.
  • Actor Vijayakanth, known for his action roles, was initially considered for the lead before Karthik was cast.
  • The movie's climax, involving a courtroom drama, was shot in a single, specially constructed set over several days.
  • Director Bharathi Kannan drew inspiration from real-life village disputes he had heard about in the Tirunelveli district.
  • The film's soundtrack by Deva was a moderate success, but the song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' gained particular popularity on radio.
  • Despite its rural drama theme, the film had a limited theatrical run compared to the big commercial films of that year.
  • The role of the honest protagonist was a deliberate departure from Karthik's more common romantic hero image at the time.

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