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Thambi Durai(1997)

6.8/10
Tamil minstheatrical

Thambi Durai is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Saravanan, Sukanya, and M. N. Nambiar in lead roles. The story follows a poor boatman who falls in love with a wealthy girl, leading to conflict with her family. The plot incorporates elements of black magic, murder, and divine justice. The film was completed in 1994 but released on 5 December 1997. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack with six songs. The film is based on real events from Irukkangudi village.

Director:Sendhilnathan
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 December 1997
Director
Sendhilnathan
Language
Tamil
Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A poor boatman named Thambidurai falls in love with Shenbagam, a rich girl tortured by her stepmother. They elope and marry, but her greedy uncle and a cruel landlord plot to destroy them. Using black magic and murder, the villains tear the couple apart. Thambidurai must survive and fight back to reunite with his love.

Love fights black magic and murder.

Film Details

6.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 December 1997
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Thambi Durai

Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Sukanya (15 films together), and Saravanan & Ilayaraja (4 films together).

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