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Natpukkaga(1998)

4.6/10
Tamil162 mins

Natpukkaga (1998) is a 162-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring Vijayakumar, Ranjith and Senthil. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Natpukkaga stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1998.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar
Theatrical Release
25 June 1998
Director
K. S. Ravikumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 42m
GudVibe Rating
4.6/10

Storyline

A wealthy young woman falsely accuses a faithful family servant of trying to assault her, getting him thrown out. She later admits she lied because she hated the servant's father.

A lie destroys a life, but the truth can shatter everything.

Film Details

4.6Rating
162Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 June 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleநட்புக்காக
Also Known AsNatpukaaga · Natpukkaga

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Natpukkaga' translates to 'For Friendship', highlighting the central theme of loyalty and betrayal.
  • This was one of the early films where actor Livingston, known for comedy roles, played a more serious supporting character.
  • The movie was released during a period when director K.S. Ravikumar was known for big commercial hits, making this a relatively smaller drama.
  • The plot revolves around a false accusation, a theme less common in Tamil cinema at the time compared to action or romance.
  • Actress Roja, who played the female lead, was a popular star in Telugu cinema and frequently appeared in Tamil films in the late 90s.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Sirpy, a frequent collaborator with director K.S. Ravikumar in that era.
  • The conflict is driven by a generational grudge, a dramatic device often used in Tamil family dramas of the 1990s.

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