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Suryavamsam(1997)

7.7/10
Tamil149 mins

Suryavamsam (1997) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Vikraman. Starring Rajakumaran, Anju Aravind and Ajay Rathnam. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Suryavamsam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:Vikraman
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 June 1997
Director
Vikraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A responsible father works hard to uphold his family's honor. His dutiful son and virtuous wife support him, showing how strong family bonds create harmony.

A family's honor tested by duty and love.

Film Details

7.7Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date27 June 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSurya Vamsam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentitylovejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Suryavamsam' refers to the lineage of the sun god, a metaphor for the family's pride and legacy.
  • Actor Sarath Kumar performed his own stunts in the action sequences, including a notable fight in a warehouse.
  • The song 'Santhosham' was filmed at the picturesque Kodaikanal Lake, a popular tourist spot in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director Vikraman initially considered a different actor for the son's role before finalizing Vijayakumar's casting.
  • The movie's climax scene involving a family reunion was shot in a single take to capture raw emotions.
  • It was one of the few 1990s Tamil films to prominently feature a dog as a key emotional element in the story.
  • The film's success led to a dubbed Telugu version, which also performed well at the box office.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Suryavamsam

Chinnarasu's Friend-Dharamalingam Gounder15 films
Actor-Chinnarasu's Friend13 films
Actor-Dharamalingam Gounder11 films
Chinnarasu's Friend-Music Composer9 films
Dharamalingam Gounder-Music Composer8 films
Actor-Dharamalingam Gounder7 films
Dharamalingam Gounder-Nandini's Father7 films
Actor-Chinnarasu's Friend6 films
Actor-Nandini's Father4 films
Chinnarasu's Friend-Nandini's Father4 films
Actor-Nandini's Father3 films

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