
Tamizh Selvan(1996)
Tamil152 mins
Tamizh Selvan (1996) is a 152-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Madhan Bob, Periyar Dasan and Mohan Raman.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 August 1996
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 32m 0
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
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152Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 August 1996
Release Typetheatrical
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
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Madhan BobActor
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Roja SelvamaniActor
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Malaysia VasudevanActor
→#4Thalaivasal VijayActor
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Periyar DasanActor
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Mohan RamanActor
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VijayakanthTamizh Selvan
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ManivannanActor
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VadiveluActor
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Santhana BharathiActor
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B. KannanCinematographer
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BharathirajaDirector
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DevaMusic Composer
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RamanathanCrew
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M. RathnakumarCrew
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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.
Notable Collaborations
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