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Thirisoolam (1979): Cast & Plot

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Thirisoolam is a 1979 drama directed by Vijayan K, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Sripriya and K R Vijaya. It runs 3 hours.

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Thirisoolam (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Vijayan K
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
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The story

What Is Thirisoolam About?

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

Thirisoolam is a 1979 Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. It has Sivaji Ganesan playing three different roles.

Thirisoolam Themes & Keywords

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  • fight
  • friend
  • mother
  • father
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Cast & crew

Thirisoolam Cast

Sivaji Ganesan leads the cast, with Sripriya and K R Vijaya. Directed by Vijayan K; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Vijayan K

More films directed by Vijayan K: Viduthalai, Vidhi and Sattam.

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Plot

Thirisoolam Plot Summary

What happens in Thirisoolam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film features an ensemble led by Sripriya, K R Vijaya, M. N. Nambiar, V. K. Ramasamy, Jai Ganesh, Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan, and Sivaji Ganesan.

An upright businessman surrounded by associates who chase shady deals finds himself in a deadly dispute that ends when he accidentally shoots one of his close partners dead during a confrontation. Fleeing from the police, he loses contact with his pregnant wife, and the two are torn apart by circumstance.

Full summary

The whole story of Thirisoolam, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Thirisoolam?

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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FAQ

Thirisoolam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Thirisoolam?

Thirisoolam runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

When was Thirisoolam released?

Thirisoolam was released on January 23, 1979.

Who directed Thirisoolam?

Thirisoolam was directed by Vijayan K.

More films by Vijayan K

Who is in the cast of Thirisoolam?

Thirisoolam stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sripriya and K R Vijaya, among 8 credited actors.

Does Thirisoolam have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Thirisoolam in?

The original language of Thirisoolam is Tamil.

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