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Oorukku Uzhaippavan

1976

A steady, earnest drama of mistaken identity and duty, carried by star charisma and moral resolve.

Directed by
M. Krishnan Nair
Genres
Drama
Starring
M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri, Vennira Aadai Nirmala
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1976 Tamil film directed by M. Krishnan Nair

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Directed by
M. Krishnan Nair
Genres
Drama
Starring
M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri, Vennira Aadai Nirmala
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • identity
    • crime
    • justice
    • deception
    • betrayal
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance4
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
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    Directed by
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    Starring
    M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri, Vennira Aadai Nirmala

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