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Periya Marudhu(1994)

4.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Periya Marudhu (1994) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by N. K. Viswanathan. Starring Ponnambalam, M. N. Nambiar and Pandiyan. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Periya Marudhu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1994.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 November 1994
Director
N. K. Viswanathan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Periya Marudhu is a devoted follower of a man named Sivasankaran, which makes many people in his village dislike him. His life takes a turn when a woman named Kaveri comes to live with him. He falls in love with her, changing everything.

A loyal man's life changes with an unexpected love.

Film Details

4.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 November 1994
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபெரிய மருது
Also Known AsPeriya Maruthu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director, N. K. Vishwanathan, was primarily known for his work as a cinematographer on many Tamil films before directing this movie.
  • Actor Napoleon, who plays the lead role, was a popular figure in Tamil politics and served as a Member of Parliament around the time of this film's release.
  • The movie features actress Roja, who was one of the most sought-after heroines in Tamil and Telugu cinema during the early 1990s.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific music director known for incorporating folk rhythms, which is evident in this film's songs.
  • The story is set in a rural backdrop, a common setting for many Tamil action-dramas of the era, highlighting village dynamics and loyalty.
  • This film was released during a period when Tamil cinema frequently featured themes of brotherhood and sacrifice, which are central to this plot.
  • Periya Marudhu did not achieve major commercial success but is remembered as a typical example of the mass hero films popular in the mid-90s.

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