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Rowthiram (2011): Cast & Plot

Rowthiram (2011) movie poster

Rowthiram is a 2011 action drama directed by Gokul, starring Prakash Raj as Shiva's Grandfather, Jiiva and Chaitanya Krishna. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.

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Rowthiram (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Director
Gokul
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Rowthiram About?

The premise of Rowthiram without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An angry young man who takes on the bad elements to clean the society.

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Cast & crew

Rowthiram Cast & Characters

Prakash Raj leads the cast as Shiva's Grandfather, with Jiiva as Shiva and Chaitanya Krishna as Guna. Directed by Gokul; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gokul

More films directed by Gokul: Singapore Saloon, Kaashmora and Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara.

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Plot

Rowthiram Plot Summary

What happens in Rowthiram from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the 1990s, Shiva is trained in the ancient Indian martial art Kalaripayattu by his grandfather, Prakash Raj, to be bold and brave and to stand against evil. He carries his grandfather’s words as a constant guide through life, a code that shapes his sense of justice. Yet his parents, Udaya Murthy and Lakshmi, yearn for a quieter, more peaceful path for him, hoping he will choose safety over danger.

Full summary

The whole story of Rowthiram, scene by scene

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Videos

Rowthiram Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Rowthiram.

Rowthiram Official HD Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rowthiram?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the role of Shiva, the martial‑arts hero?

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Rowthiram Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Roudram” and “Nirbhay The Fighter”.

Also known as
  • Roudram
  • Nirbhay The Fighter

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FAQ

Rowthiram FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rowthiram, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rowthiram?

Rowthiram runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was Rowthiram released?

Rowthiram was released on August 12, 2011.

Who directed Rowthiram?

Rowthiram was directed by Gokul.

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Who is in the cast of Rowthiram?

Rowthiram stars Prakash Raj as Shiva's Grandfather, Jiiva as Shiva and Chaitanya Krishna as Guna, among 14 credited actors.

Does Rowthiram have a post-credit scene?

No. Rowthiram has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rowthiram in?

The original language of Rowthiram is Tamil.

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