
Rajali(1996)
Tamil135 mins
Rajali (1996) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by Velu Prabhakaran . Starring Vadivukarasi, Napoleon and Silk Smitha. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Rajali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.
Director:Velu Prabhakaran
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 April 1996
- Director
- Velu Prabhakaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A team goes on a treasure hunt to a fictional island. Their adventure mixes crime and thrills. The story takes loose inspiration from the TV show *Baywatch*.
“A treasure hunt where danger is the real prize.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date17 April 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaluplifting
Themes
survivalfriendshiplovecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was shot in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, making it one of the few Tamil movies of its time filmed there.
- Director Velu Prabhakaran was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- Actress Roja performed her own stunts for many action sequences, which was uncommon for leading heroines in the 90s.
- The movie's soundtrack by Deva was a moderate hit, with the song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' gaining particular popularity.
- Despite its adventure premise, the film performed poorly at the box office and is considered a commercial failure.
- The plot's inspiration from 'Baywatch' is seen in its beach setting and the characters' rescue operations.
- Actor Napoleon played a supporting role, continuing his streak of appearing in island-based thrillers during that period.






