Theerpu
தீர்ப்பு
Synopsis
When Superintendent Rajasekar’s daughter is raped by a vengeful smuggler, he takes the law into his own hands and kills the man in a fit of rage. Arrested by his own son—the very police officer he raised—Rajasekar refuses to reveal the real motive behind the murder, determined to protect his daughter’s honor. As the trial unfolds, his other son, a lawyer, must uncover the truth and defend his father, before the silence destroys them all.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R Krishnamurthy
- Screenplay & Story
- A. L. Narayanan
- Original Score
- M. S. Viswanathan
- Original Title
- தீர்ப்பு
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Sujatha Cine Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R Krishnamurthy
A. L. Narayanan
M. S. Viswanathan
K. S. Prasad
V. Chakrapani
Anandavalli Balaji
Department Leadership Roster
R Krishnamurthy
Director
Anandavalli Balaji
Producer
K. S. Prasad
Director of Photography
V. Chakrapani
Editor
M. S. Viswanathan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theerpu
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What is Theerpu about?
When Superintendent Rajasekar’s daughter is raped by a vengeful smuggler, he takes the law into his own hands and kills the man in a fit of rage. Arrested by his own son—the very police officer he raised—Rajasekar refuses to reveal the real motive behind the murder, determined to protect his daughter’s honor. As the trial unfolds, his other son, a lawyer, must uncover the truth and defend his father, before the silence destroys them all.
Who directed Theerpu?
Theerpu was directed by R Krishnamurthy.
Who stars in Theerpu?
The principal cast of Theerpu includes Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, K. Balaji, Jaishankar, Vijayakumar.
When was Theerpu released and how long is it?
Theerpu was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Theerpu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theerpu was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Theerpu?
Theerpu holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).