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Ninaivu Chinnam(1989)

8.0/10
Tamil150 mins

Ninaivu Chinnam (1989) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Anu mohan. Starring Vijayakumar, Senthil and Radikaa Sarathkumar. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, Ninaivu Chinnam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.

Director:Anu mohan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1989
Director
Anu mohan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A respected villager seeks revenge against a rival. Meanwhile, a newcomer to the village falls in love with the villager's worker.

A village feud ignites a forbidden love.

Film Details

8.0Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 January 1989
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
revengelovecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film's director Anu Mohan was primarily known as a screenwriter, with this being one of his few directorial ventures.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Pollachi, known for its rural landscapes, to capture an authentic village atmosphere.
  • Actor Sivakumar, who played Rasappa, was already a major star, making his role as a vengeful villager a notable shift from some of his heroic parts.
  • The soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh became popular, with the song 'Kannukkul Nooru' being a particular hit on radio.
  • Despite its drama plot, the film includes several comedy scenes featuring supporting actors characteristic of late 1980s Tamil cinema.
  • The film's release faced competition from several other Tamil films that year, impacting its initial box office performance.
  • The title 'Ninaivu Chinnam' translates to 'Memory Seed', hinting at a past incident that fuels the main conflict.

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