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Karuppu Nila(1995)

6.5/10
Tamil150 mins

Karuppu Nila (1995) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by R. Sundarrajan. Starring Pasi Narayanan, Aravindraj R and Rajarajan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Karuppu Nila stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1995.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 January 1995
Director
R. Sundarrajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A kind estate owner's life shatters when his father is falsely arrested, causing his mother's paralysis and his fiancée to leave him. He later falls for his new employer, whose father holds a grudge against his family. He must uncover a political conspiracy to clear his father's name and get justice, aided by both his former and current loves.

A family shattered fights to reclaim their honor.

Film Details

6.5Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date15 January 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகருப்பு நிலா
Also Known AsKaruppu Nila · Karupunila · Karuppunila · Karupu Nila

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Karuppu Nila' translates to 'Black Moon', a poetic metaphor for the dark times the protagonist faces.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Vijayakanth played a dual role, portraying both father Selvanayagam and son Shanmuga Pandian.
  • Director Aravindraj R is the son of veteran director A. P. Nagarajan, known for his mythological films, making this a shift to a contemporary family drama.
  • The movie features an early screen appearance of actress Rambha, who plays Nandhini, shortly after her debut in the Tamil film industry.
  • Composer Deva, known for his folk and fast-paced numbers, provided the music, with the song 'Muthu Muthu' becoming a notable hit.
  • The plot involving a false accusation of supplying weapons to terrorists reflected real-world anxieties in 1990s Tamil Nadu.
  • Despite its dramatic storyline, the film was not a major commercial success, overshadowed by bigger releases that year.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Karuppu Nila

Frequently Asked Questions