# Thevar Magan (1992)

> A modern heir becomes the reluctant patriarch of a feud-bound Madurai clan, sacrificing personal freedom to inherited power and violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/46065

## Facts

- Runtime: 160 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Bharathan
- Cast: Kamal Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Nassar, Revathi, Gautami Tadimalla, Kallapart Natarajan, Kaaka Radhakrishnan, Sangili Murugan
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105575/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: serious, tragic, intense, serious drama night, Tamil cinema exploration

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of love and legacy amidst a violent clan feud in rural India.

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