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Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu(1991)

7.4/10
Tamil143 mins

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Rudra, Ram Arjun and Ashok. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1991.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 March 1991
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

Two brothers who are farmers get into a conflict with a wealthy and influential landowner.

Two brothers fight a tyrant for their land.

Film Details

7.4Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 March 1991
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This film was originally planned as a Malayalam movie with director Bharathiraja and actor Mammootty, but was later made in Tamil.
  • The title 'Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu' translates to 'New Paddy, New Country,' symbolizing fresh beginnings and agrarian themes.
  • It features a rare collaboration where lyricists Muthulingam, Ilaiyaraaja, and Gangai Amaran all wrote songs for the same soundtrack.
  • The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to authentically depict the lives of peasant farmers.
  • Actor Napoleon, known for his villain roles, played one of the peasant brothers, showcasing a different side of his acting.
  • Despite its star cast and Bharathiraja's direction, the film had a moderate box office performance compared to his earlier hits.
  • The story highlights the conflict between landlords and farmers, a recurring social theme in Bharathiraja's films of that era.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu

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