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Bharathi(2000)

4.8/10
Tamil149 mins

Bharathi (2000) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Gnana Rajasekaran. Starring Junior Balaiah, Nizhalgal Ravi and Delhi Kumar. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Bharathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2000.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 September 2000
Director
Gnana Rajasekaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

This story follows an Indian poet and activist who fought for freedom from British rule. He challenged social traditions to promote equality for all people.

A poet's fight for freedom and equality.

Film Details

4.8Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 September 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபாரதி
Also Known AsBharati

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityjusticecorruptionfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in black and white to give it a historical and authentic feel, matching the era of Bharathiar's life.
  • Director Gnana Rajasekaran spent over five years researching Bharathiar's life and writings before making the movie.
  • The movie's music was composed by L. Vaidyanathan, who used Bharathiar's own poems as lyrics for the songs.
  • It won three National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil and Best Costume Design.
  • Actor Sayaji Shinde, who played a key role, learned to write and speak in the old Tamil style used during Bharathiar's time.
  • The film was partly funded by the National Film Development Corporation of India, a government body that supports artistic cinema.
  • Many scenes were filmed in actual locations in Tamil Nadu associated with Bharathiar, like Ettayapuram and Pondicherry.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bharathi

Frequently Asked Questions