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Tamizh Selvan(1996)

3.9/10
Tamil153 mins

Tamizh Selvan (1996) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Madhan Bob, Periyar Dasan and Mohan Raman. With an audience rating of 3.9/10, Tamizh Selvan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 August 1996
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 33m
GudVibe Rating
3.9/10

Storyline

An honest government official fights corruption from local politicians. At the same time, he works hard to protect and provide for his own family.

One honest man takes on a corrupt system.

Film Details

3.9Rating
153Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 August 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleதமிழ்ச் செல்வன்
Also Known AsTamil Selvan · Tamizh Chelvan · Tamil Chelvan · Thamizh Selvan · Abhimanyu IAS · Rama Rao IAS

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Tamizh Selvan' but was later renamed 'Tamizh Selvan' after the lead character's name.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Vijayakanth played a dual role, portraying both the honest collector and his lookalike.
  • Director Bharathiraja cast newcomer Roja in a pivotal role, which helped launch her career in Tamil cinema.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at a specially constructed set to maintain continuity.
  • It features a popular song 'Ennavale' composed by Ilaiyaraaja, which became a chartbuster at the time.
  • The movie was noted for its realistic portrayal of bureaucratic corruption, drawing from contemporary political issues.
  • Despite its critical themes, the film performed moderately at the box office, finding a stronger audience in later television broadcasts.

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