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Sandhya Raagam(1989)
Tamil84 mins
Sandhya Raagam (1989) is a 84-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Chokkalinga Bhagavathar, Oviyar Veera Sandhanam and Akhila Mahendra. With an audience rating of 4.2/10, Sandhya Raagam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.
Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
An elderly man moves in with his nephew in the city after his wife dies. The nephew has a hard time affording to support another person in his household.
“A family stretched thin by one more mouth to feed.”
Film Details
4.2Rating
84Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleசந்தியாராகம்
Also Known Asசந்தியா ராகம் · Sandhiyaraagam · Sandhiya Raagam
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalidentitylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
ArchanaActor
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Chokkalinga BagavatharActor
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RaveenderActor
→#4Balu MahendraDirector
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Chokkalinga BhagavatharActor
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L. VaidyanathanMusic Composer
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Balu MahendraProducer
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Oviyar Veera SandhanamActor
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Trivia
- The film was originally shot in Telugu as 'Sandhya Raagam' and later dubbed into Tamil, with both versions directed by Balu Mahendra.
- It is considered a spiritual sequel to Balu Mahendra's earlier film 'Moondram Pirai', continuing his exploration of loneliness and human relationships.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it features only one song, 'Kannukku Mai Azhagu', reflecting its serious, minimalist tone.
- Lead actor Nizhalgal Ravi, playing Vasu, was primarily known as a supporting actor, making this a rare leading role in a major director's film.
- The story is set against the backdrop of 1980s Chennai, showcasing the economic pressures of middle-class family life in the city.
- Balu Mahendra also handled the cinematography, using his signature naturalistic lighting to enhance the film's emotional realism.
- The film did not perform well commercially, as its slow-paced, dramatic narrative was considered unconventional for its time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Sandhya Raagam
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