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Anbu Kattalai(1989)

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Tamil129 mins

Anbu Kattalai (1989) is a 129-minute Tamil film directed by Yaar' Kannan. Starring Kullamani, K R Vijaya and Senthil.

Director:Yaar' Kannan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 December 1989
Director
Yaar' Kannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 9m
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Storyline

A man seeks revenge for his brother's murder by targeting two killers. He manages to kill one of them. However, his own son is now on a mission to find and kill him.

A son hunts the father he never knew.

Film Details

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129Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date30 December 1989
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Anbu Kattalai' translates to 'Message of Love', which contrasts with its revenge-driven plot.
  • Director Yaar Kannan was also a noted lyricist, but this film is primarily remembered as a directorial venture.
  • The movie was released during a period when revenge dramas were a dominant genre in Tamil cinema.
  • Actor Vijayakumar, who plays the lead, was known for his intense roles in such action dramas in the late 80s.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo who scored many films in that era.
  • This film is not to be confused with a 2016 Tamil comedy film that shares the same title.

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