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Pudhalvan(1997)

6.5/10
Tamil105 mins

Pudhalvan (1997) is a 105-minute Tamil film directed by Selva Vinayagam. Starring Ramki, Pragathi and Vijayakumar. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Pudhalvan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 December 1997
Director
Selva Vinayagam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 45m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

An honest police officer, raised by a judge, clashes with a powerful smuggler. When the judge's son commits a crime and is killed by his own brother, the officer must choose between family loyalty and justice. The conflict between the judge protecting his son and the officer's duty forms the core of the story.

Justice or family? An honest cop faces an impossible choice.

Film Details

6.5Rating
105Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date26 December 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPuthalvan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pudhalvan' means 'new man' or 'hero' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's moral struggle.
  • Director Selva Vinayagam also wrote the screenplay, drawing from themes of justice and family loyalty common in 1990s Tamil cinema.
  • Actor Vijayakanth, who played Siva, was known for his police roles, and this film added to his 'Captain' image among fans.
  • The movie featured music by Deva, a popular composer in the 1990s, known for his folk and melody-based songs.
  • A subplot involving the smuggler Mudaliar was seen as a nod to real-life political corruption issues in Tamil Nadu at the time.
  • The film's climax, set in a courtroom, was shot in a single schedule to maintain emotional intensity among the actors.
  • Despite a star cast, the film had a moderate box office run compared to other Vijayakanth action dramas of the era.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pudhalvan

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