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Sethupathi IPS(1994)

7.1/10
Tamil147 mins

Sethupathi IPS (1994) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by P. Vasu. Starring Vijayakanth, Meena and Delhi Ganesh. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Sethupathi IPS stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1994.

Director:P. Vasu
Mood:
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 1994
Director
P. Vasu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 27m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A dedicated police officer comes from a family of public servants. He must persuade a captured terrorist to share critical information.

A family of heroes faces its greatest threat.

Film Details

7.1Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 1994
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSethupathi IPS

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title character Sethupathi I.P.S. is named after a real historical figure, the 17th-century ruler of the Ramanathapuram region.
  • This was one of the earliest major Tamil film roles for actor Vijayakanth, who was becoming known for his police officer portrayals.
  • Director P. Vasu and composer Ilaiyaraaja collaborated on several successful films, but this was their only action-thriller project together in the 1990s.
  • The plot's theme of a family with a legacy of service was a recurring motif in many Tamil action films of that era.
  • A key scene involving a terrorist interrogation in a confined space was noted for its tense dialogue and staging.
  • The film released during a period when Tamil cinema saw a surge in stylish, urban-centric police thrillers.
  • It is sometimes referenced for its distinctive title design and background score in the promotional materials.

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