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Natpukkaga(1998)
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.
Director:K. S. Ravikumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.6/10Rating
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Natpukkaga
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