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The Terrorist (1998)
Theeviravaathi: The Terrorist (original title)

UNRATED 95 min  -  Drama  -   19 October 2000 (Australia)
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Reviews: 29 user | 42 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com

A young female terrorist goes on a suicide assassination mission, but her resolve to complete it is put to the test.

Director:

Santosh Sivan

Writers:

Santosh Sivan (story), Santosh Sivan (screenplay), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Ayesha Dharker, K. Krishna and Sonu Sisupal
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Cast

Credited cast:
Ayesha Dharker ...
Malli
K. Krishna K. Krishna ...
Lover
Sonu Sisupal Sonu Sisupal ...
Leader
Vishwas Vishwas ...
Lotus
Anuradha Anuradha ...
Sumitra
Bhavani Bhavani ...
Old Lady
Parmeshwaran Parmeshwaran ...
Vasu
Gopal Gopal ...
Gopal
Saravana Saravana ...
Traitor
Anna Durai Anna Durai ...
Photographer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bhanu Prakash Bhanu Prakash ...
Perumal
Shyam Sunder Shyam Sunder ...
Army Officer
Vishnuvardhan Vishnuvardhan ...
Thyagu (as Vishnu Vardhan)
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Storyline

Malli is a 19 year old girl, who joined a terrorist organization at a very young age after her brother was killed in the cause. Now in her young adulthood, she volunteers for a suicide assassination mission to kill a VIP in the service of her cause. With intricate preparations and seemingly firm resolve, she makes her way to the target area where the plot will be executed. However, events occur that make her question her determination to complete her mission and the very nature of the sacrifice that she is called upon to make. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@home.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Terrorist | Assassination | India | Assassin | Suicide Bomber  | See more »

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Her death will not be ordinary. See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

India

Language:

Tamil

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India See more »

Box Office

Budget:

INR 1,091,250 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,750 (USA) (16 January 2000) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$140,021 (USA) (23 April 2000)
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Moderne Gallerie Motion Picture, Wonderfilms See more »
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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Version of Malli (1998) See more »