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Thevar Magan(1992)

6.2/10
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

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Cast & Crew

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.

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