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Ezhai Jaathi(1993)

3.9/10
Tamil mins

Ezhai Jaathi (1993) is a Tamil film directed by Liqakat Ali Khan. Starring Senthil, Jayapradha and Vijayakumar. With an audience rating of 3.9/10, Ezhai Jaathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1993.

Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 February 1993
Director
Liqakat Ali Khan
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
3.9/10

Storyline

A man fights a corrupt political party by uniting the working class. When elections fail and the people are crushed by the police, their resistance turns violent. The workers' revolution ultimately overthrows the politicians.

A common man's fight ignites a people's revolution.

Film Details

3.9Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 February 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleEzhai Jaathi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ezhai Jaathi' translates to 'Poor Caste', directly highlighting its focus on class struggle and social inequality.
  • Director Liaquat Ali Khan was known for his socially conscious films, and this was one of his few major Tamil directorial ventures.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Nizhalgal Ravi in a supporting role as a key ally to Vijayakanth's character.
  • It was released during a period in the early 1990s when Tamil cinema saw a surge in political dramas addressing corruption.
  • The climax involving a proletariat revolution was considered bold for its time and drew comparisons to some contemporary Marxist narratives in theatre.
  • Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the soundtrack is less remembered compared to his other prolific work from that era.
  • The film's narrative structure, where the hero initially fails in electoral politics, was a departure from typical Vijayakanth action films of the period.

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