
Thevar Magan(1992)
Tamil160 mins
Thevar Magan (1992) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathan. Starring Gautami Tadimalla, Kamal Haasan and Revathi. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Thevar Magan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1992.
Director:Bharathan
Mood:
emotionaldarkintense
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 October 1992
- Director
- Bharathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A man returns home after studying in London, hoping to start a restaurant business in the city. His father wants him to stay in their village and help the local community instead. This creates a conflict between his modern ambitions and his family's traditional expectations.
“A son's dreams clash with his father's duty.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 October 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleதேவர் மகன்
Also Known AsKshatriya Putrudu · Devar Magan · Dhevar Magan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkintense
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Kamal HaasanShaktivelu
→#2
RevathiPanchavarnam
→#3
GouthamiBhanu
→#4
Sivaji GanesanPeria-thevar
→#5S
Sangili MuruganActor
→#6
VadiveluEsaki
→#7
Nassar Maya Thevar
→#8Thalaivasal VijayActor
→#9
GanthimathiActor
→#10
Madhan BobActor
→#11
G
Gautami TadimallaActor
→#12
#13K
Kaaka RadhakrishnanActor
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BharathanDirector
→#14
P. C. SreeramCrew
→#15
NassarActor
→Trivia
- The film was originally planned to be directed by Mani Ratnam, but he handed the project to Bharathan due to scheduling conflicts.
- The famous 'Veera Nadai' (brave walk) of Sivaji Ganesan in the climax was improvised by the actor on the spot.
- The film's script was later adapted into the Hindi blockbuster 'Virasat' (1997), starring Anil Kapoor.
- The village scenes were shot in and around Theni district in Tamil Nadu, using many local people as extras.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja recorded the background score in a single overnight session, a rare feat for a major film.
- The film was a commercial success and ran for over 100 days in many centres, despite its intense dramatic theme.
- Kamal Haasan, who co-wrote the story, initially wanted to play the role of the father, Periya Thevar, but Sivaji Ganesan was cast.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thevar Magan
Actor-Composer60 films →
Maya Thevar-Music Composer49 films →
Actor-Composer49 films →
Actor-Composer32 films →
Actor-Actor24 films →
Actor-Maya Thevar24 films →
Actor-Composer24 films →
Actor-Composer23 films →
Actor-Composer22 films →
Maya Thevar-Actor20 films →
Actor-Actor20 films →
Actor-Composer19 films →
Maya Thevar-Actor17 films →
Actor-Actor17 films →
Actor-Composer17 films →
Actor-Actor16 films →
Actor-Actor15 films →
Actor-Actor14 films →
Maya Thevar-Actor14 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
