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Athisaya Piravi(1990)

4.1/10
Tamil145 mins

Athisaya Piravi (1990) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Rajinikanth, Kanaka and Sheeba. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Athisaya Piravi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1990.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
15 June 1990
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

A man is murdered and goes to heaven, but he argues with the authorities there. They send him back to Earth in another man's body. He now has to settle the problems of his new life and his old one.

Back from heaven to settle two scores.

Film Details

4.1Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 June 1990
Original Titleஅதிசய பிறவி
Also Known AsExtraordinary Being

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
revengefamilyjusticeidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned with Rajinikanth in the lead role, but he was replaced by Prabhu due to scheduling conflicts.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films where actor Prabhu played a dual role, portraying both Kalicharan and Balwant.
  • The movie's fantasy plot of a soul returning in another body came after the success of the Hindi film 'Karan Arjun' which had a similar theme.
  • Director S.P. Muthuraman and music composer Ilaiyaraaja collaborated on over 40 films, but this was one of their less commercially successful ventures.
  • A comedy scene involving Manorama's character and a ghost was heavily promoted in trailers to attract family audiences.
  • The film's climax, set in a palace, was shot in a rarely used studio set in Chennai to create a grand visual effect on a limited budget.
  • Despite the fantasy genre, the film included many comedy tracks typical of 1990s Tamil cinema to balance the action and drama.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Athisaya Piravi

Frequently Asked Questions