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Oor Mariyadhai(1992)

3.6/10
Tamil148 mins

Oor Mariyadhai (1992) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring R. Sarathkumar, Napoleon and Anand. With an audience rating of 3.6/10, Oor Mariyadhai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1992.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 May 1992
Director
K. S. Ravikumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
3.6/10

Storyline

Rathnavelu loves Rasathi, but she loves his rival's brother, Kannan. Rasathi is forced to marry Rathnavelu instead. This conflict leads to Kannan's death.

Love forced, rivalries ignited, a heart torn apart.

Film Details

3.6Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 May 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஊர் மரியாதை

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loverevengefamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Oor Mariyadhai' translates to 'Respect of the Village', reflecting its core theme of honour in a rural setting.
  • This was the first collaboration between director K.S. Ravikumar and actor Prabhu, who later worked together in several successful films.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Madurai, known for its rustic backdrops, to authentically capture the village atmosphere.
  • Actress Khushbu, who played Rasathi, was already a major star, and her pairing with Prabhu was highly anticipated by fans.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, was critically acclaimed, with the song 'Kannukku Mai Azhagu' becoming particularly popular.
  • A subplot involving the village's traditional 'Mariyadhai' or respect system was central to the conflict, mirroring social dynamics of the early 1990s.
  • The climax, involving a dramatic confrontation, was noted for its emotional intensity and departure from typical action-oriented endings of the time.

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