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Thalaivaasal(1992)
Tamil140 mins
Thalaivaasal (1992) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Selva. Starring Vaishnavi, Thalaivasal Vijay and Nassar. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Thalaivaasal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1992.
Director:Selva
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 September 1992
- Director
- Selva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
A violent college is controlled by a local gangster who sells drugs to students. Two rival student groups constantly clash, frustrating the police and management. They bring in a new principal to clean up the school and end the chaos.
“A new principal fights to save a college from chaos.”
Film Details
7.6Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date3 September 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThalaivaasal
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thalaivasal' refers to the main entrance gate of a village, symbolizing a point of change or new beginning for the troubled college.
- Director Selva made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant to director Manivannan.
- Actor Vijayakumar, who played the strict principal, was often typecast in similar authoritative roles during this era.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real college campuses to add authenticity to the campus rivalry scenes.
- Composer Deva, known for his folk and fast-paced tunes, provided the music, with the song 'Pudhu Metro Rail' becoming a notable hit.
- The character Beeda Settu, the local ganja seller, was portrayed by actor Charle, who specialized in such negative and comic supporting roles.
- Despite its focus on campus violence, the film underperformed at the box office compared to other college-themed movies of the early 1990s.
