Ethirum Pudhirum(1999)
Tamil165 mins
Ethirum Pudhirum (1999) is a 165-minute Tamil film directed by V. C. Ramani. Starring Mammootty and Napoleon. With an audience rating of 4.2/10, Ethirum Pudhirum stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.
Director:V. C. Ramani
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 March 1999
- Director
- V. C. Ramani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
An honest government official rebels against corrupt police. He is then falsely accused of working with a terrorist group.
“When honesty is mistaken for terror.”
Film Details
4.2Rating
165Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 March 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஎதிரும் புதிரும்
Also Known AsEdhirum Pudhirum
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This film was originally planned to be directed by a different director before Dharani took over the project.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, complex schedule at a specially constructed police station set.
- It was one of the earliest major films for actor Arun Vijay, who played a supporting role.
- The story was noted for its parallels to real-life administrative conflicts in Tamil Nadu at the time.
- A popular song from the film, 'Kadhal Vandhale', was reused from an older Ilaiyaraaja composition for a different movie.
- The film's title translates to 'Wind and Storm', symbolizing the clash between the protagonist and the system.
- Despite a strong cast, the movie had a moderate box office run and is less discussed compared to Dharani's later hits like 'Dhool'.