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Desiya Geetham(1998)

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Tamil160 mins

Desiya Geetham (1998) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Cheran. Starring Ranjith, Vijayakumar and Manivannan.

Director:Cheran
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 October 1998
Director
Cheran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
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Storyline

A chief minister and his family are kidnapped and taken to a remote village. Their captors force them to experience the harsh realities of rural life firsthand, aiming to teach them a lesson.

A powerful family learns life's hardest lessons in a village.

Film Details

0.0Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 October 1998
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a politician was forced to live in a village.
  • It was director Cheran's first film as a lead actor, though he had directed earlier.
  • The movie was shot in a single village location to keep the setting authentic.
  • The film's release was delayed due to issues with the censor board over its political theme.
  • It features a cameo by veteran actor Nagesh in a small but memorable role.
  • The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was praised but the film did not perform well commercially.
  • Cheran reportedly lived in the village for weeks to prepare for his role and understand rural life.

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