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Desingu Raja(2013)

4.7/10
Tamil137 mins

Desingu Raja (2013) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Ezhil. Starring Vimal, Bindu Madhavi and Charle. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Desingu Raja stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Director:Ezhil
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 August 2013
Director
Ezhil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Two people from feuding villages fall in love and hope their marriage will bring peace. When the woman's father is killed by the man's villagers, she and her uncle seek revenge.

Love unites, but a family feud demands revenge.

Film Details

4.7Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 August 2013
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyrevengefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Desingu Raja' references a historical 18th-century warrior-king, Desingh, but the movie itself is a modern rural comedy.
  • Actor Santhanam, who plays the lead, was initially hesitant to accept the film as it was his first solo hero role after many comedy supporting parts.
  • Director Ezhil is known for rural-themed films, and this movie was shot extensively in real village locations around Madurai to capture authentic backdrops.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran comedian Vadivelu in a promotional song, 'Kadhal Vandhale,' which became popular despite his absence from the main plot.
  • A subplot involving a 'magic stone' that causes forgetfulness was a major comic element, parodying the concept of memory loss in Tamil cinema.
  • The film's climax and theme of inter-village rivalry drew comparisons to older Tamil films like 'Kizhakku Cheemayile,' though with a comedic twist.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film performed moderately at the box office, finding an audience in rural and B-centers due to its simple humor and setting.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Desingu Raja

Suriya-Music Composer22 films
Actor-Idhayakani's Grandfather17 films
Idhayakani's Grandfather-Actor12 films
Idhayakani's Father-Kousik11 films
Idhayakani's Father-Music Composer8 films
Idhayakani's Father-Dance Choreographer6 films
Suriya-Dance Choreographer6 films
Actor-Idhayakani's Father5 films
Idhayakani's Father-Suriya5 films
Kousik-Music Composer5 films
Director-Suriya5 films
Director-Composer4 films
Music Composer-Dance Choreographer4 films

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