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Kaval Poonaigal(1989)
Tamil mins
Kaval Poonaigal (1989) is a Tamil film directed by Kalipuli Sekaran.
Director:Kalipuli Sekaran
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- Kalipuli Sekaran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A group of children who have run away from their difficult pasts meet in a hospital. They form a close bond and must work together to survive.
“Abandoned kids find family in a fight for survival.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1989
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalfamilyfriendshipcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This film was produced by director Kalaipuli G. Sekaran under his own banner, Kalaipuli International.
- The movie's title 'Kaaval Poonaigal' translates to 'Guardian Angels' in English.
- It is known as a children's drama that highlighted social issues like child abandonment during its time.
- The film featured a cast of relatively unknown child actors, which was uncommon for a major Tamil release in the late 1980s.
- Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, a frequent collaborator with the director on other projects.
- The story is set primarily in a hospital, which serves as the central meeting place and refuge for the main characters.
- Despite its serious theme, the film did not achieve major commercial success at the box office upon release.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kaval Poonaigal
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