
Kuruthipunal(1995)
Tamil133 mins
Kuruthipunal (1995) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by P. C. Sreeram. Starring Arjun Sarja, Arjun and Gouthami. With an audience rating of 5.2/10, Kuruthipunal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1995.
Director:P. C. Sreeram
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 23 October 1995
- Director
- P. C. Sreeram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
A policeman sets out to capture a dangerous terrorist to protect the public. When the terrorist threatens his family, he faces a terrible choice between his duty and keeping his loved ones safe.
“A cop's mission. A terrorist's threat. A family's fate.”
Film Details
5.2Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date23 October 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகுருதிப்புனல்
Also Known AsDrohi · Kurudippunal · River of Blood
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the Hindi movie 'Drohkaal', which was also remade in Telugu as 'Vijaypath'.
- It was the first Tamil film to be shot entirely in sync sound, meaning the actors' voices were recorded live on set.
- The movie's title 'Kuruthipunal' translates to 'River of Blood', symbolizing the violence and sacrifices in the story.
- Actor Arjun, who played the lead, performed many of his own stunts, including a risky chase sequence on a moving train.
- The film's climax was shot in a real abandoned factory to create a more authentic and gritty atmosphere.
- Despite critical acclaim, the movie had a moderate box office run but later gained a strong cult following on television.
- Director P. C. Sreeram, known as a top cinematographer, made his directorial debut with this film.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kuruthipunal
Badri-Actor17 films →
Actor-Actor17 films →
Criminal-Actor11 films →
Criminal-Badri11 films →
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Actor-Actor10 films →
Badri-Director8 films →
Director-Actor8 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Criminal-Actor7 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
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