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Amaidhi Padai(1994)

7.5/10
Tamil130 mins

Amaidhi Padai (1994) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Manivannan. Starring Thiyagu, Ranjitha and Kasthuri. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Amaidhi Padai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1994.

Director:Manivannan
Mood:
funnydarkemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 January 1994
Director
Manivannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A corrupt man rises to power as a politician. His long-lost son, now a police officer, gets assigned to the same area. The son is determined to expose his father's cruel and illegal actions.

A father's corruption. A son's justice.

Film Details

7.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date13 January 1994
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAmaithi Padai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnydarkemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyrevenge
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Amaidhi Padai' translates to 'Peace Force', which is ironic given the violent political clashes shown.
  • Director Manivannan also wrote the film, drawing from his own sharp political commentary seen in earlier works.
  • Actor Sarathkumar, who played the son, was known for action roles but this film highlighted his dramatic confrontation scenes.
  • The movie was released during a period when Tamil cinema often critiqued political corruption and dynasty politics.
  • A subplot involving the son's romance was trimmed in some prints to keep focus on the central father-son conflict.
  • The climax was shot in a real village setting to add authenticity to the rustic political backdrop.
  • Composer Deva's background score used traditional percussion to heighten tension during the confrontations.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Amaidhi Padai

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