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Thamarai(1994)

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Tamil130 mins

Thamarai (1994) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by K. K. Rajasirpy. Starring Napoleon, Rupini and Rohini.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 August 1994
Director
K. K. Rajasirpy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
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Storyline

A man gets out of jail for attacking his former lover's future father-in-law. He returns home and decides to stand up for his village against their corrupt local leader.

A freed man fights a tyrant to save his village.

Film Details

0.0Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 August 1994
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionsurvivalfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Thamarai Selvan' but was shortened to just 'Thamarai' upon release.
  • Director K. K. Rajsirpy was a former assistant to acclaimed director K. Balachander.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the real-life social issues faced by some rural communities in Tamil Nadu.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, was known for his 'angry young man' roles but here portrayed a more reformed character.
  • The film's music was composed by Deva, who was becoming prominent in the Tamil film industry around that time.
  • It was one of the few 1990s films to directly depict a conflict between a released prisoner and a local village authority.
  • The movie did not achieve major commercial success but is sometimes noted for its social drama themes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thamarai

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