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1945(2022)

7.1/10
Tamil122 mins

1945 (2022) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Sathyasiva. Starring Kaali Venkat, Sampath Ram and RJ Balaji. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, 1945 stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Sathyasiva
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 January 2022
Director
Sathyasiva
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

In 1945 Burma, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose prepares the Indian National Army to fight British rule. Meanwhile, a man named Adi returns to manage his family business and becomes engaged to a British official's daughter. As British oppression increases, Adi is compelled to join the fight against them.

A man torn between love and his country's fight for freedom.

Film Details

7.1Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 January 2022
Also Known AsMadai Thiranthu · Madai Thirandhu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivaljusticefamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled '1945: The Last War of Independence' before being shortened.
  • Director Sathyasiva said he was inspired by his grandfather's stories about the Indian National Army.
  • The movie was shot in Thailand because Burma's modern landscape looked too different from 1945.
  • Actor Atharvaa learned basic Japanese phrases for his role as a character interacting with INA soldiers.
  • The film's climax involved building a large outdoor set to recreate a historic INA camp.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films in 2022 to focus on the Burma front during World War II.
  • The costume team studied old photographs to accurately dress the British and INA characters.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in 1945

INA Commander-Subbayya20 films
Subbayya-Original Music Composer19 films
INA Commander-Original Music Composer8 films
Anandhi-Original Music Composer8 films
Subbayya-Adhi's friend6 films
INA Commander-Actor4 films
Director-Original Music Composer4 films
Original Music Composer-Adhi4 films
Original Music Composer-Actor4 films
INA Commander-Director3 films

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