Cast
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N.T. Rama Rao
as Tiger Raja
Rajinikanth
as Rashid
Radha Saluja
as Rekha
Subhashini
as Shanti
Kaikala Satyanarayana
as Kotinagulu / Zamindar Jagannatham
Gummadi
as Master
Allu Ramalingaiah
as Ramadasu
M. Prabhakar Reddy
as Ranga
Anjali Devi
as Fathima Begum
Annapoorna
as Rukhmini
Jayamalini
as Special Appearance
Chalapathi Rao
as I.G.
Crew
Director
- Nandamuri Ramesh
Writer
- Vidwan Kanvasri
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Tiger distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Nandamuri Ramesh brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1979, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Tiger took approximately 21 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 149 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 205 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 9 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The film contains approximately 2264 individual shots.
- The costume department created over 192 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1979, when this film was released:
- Environmental awareness was growing as a social concern.
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 5, 1979
- Runtime: 2h 29m