
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi(1988)
Tamil161 mins
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988) is a 161-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring V. K. Ramasamy, Seetha and Gemini Ganesan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Unnal Mudiyum Thambi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.
Director:K. Balachander
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 August 1988
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young man from a traditional music family goes against his father's strict beliefs. He works to educate people in his community about important social issues. His efforts help him earn the trust of local villagers and inspire positive change in the area.
“A son's music sparks a village's awakening.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
161Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 August 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentityjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Can You Do It, Younger Brother?' and was inspired by a popular Tamil phrase of encouragement.
- This was one of the few films where actor Kamal Haasn played a character who is not highly educated but is a grassroots social activist.
- Director K. Balachander used the film to subtly critique orthodox mindsets in classical music families, a theme he revisited in other works.
- The song 'Poongatru' became a hit and is remembered for its melodious composition by Ilaiyaraaja.
- Actress Seetha, who played the female lead, was primarily known as a dancer, and this role showcased her acting skills in a Balachander film.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to authentically depict village life and social issues.
- It is considered a 'message' film from the late 80s that blended social drama with family conflicts, a signature of Balachander's style.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Actor-Composer60 films →
Music Composer-Angayarkanni60 films →
Actor-Composer59 films →
Actor-Composer59 films →
Wine Shop Owner-Music Composer49 films →
Music Composer-"Bloody" MP42 films →
Arasiyalvathi-Music Composer33 films →
Angayarkanni-"Bloody" MP30 films →
Wine Shop Owner-Actor29 films →
Actor-Angayarkanni25 films →
Wine Shop Owner-Arasiyalvathi21 films →
Director-Actor21 films →
Actor-Angayarkanni18 films →
Wine Shop Owner-Actor17 films →
Wine Shop Owner-Actor17 films →
Arasiyalvathi-Actor16 films →
Arasiyalvathi-Angayarkanni15 films →
Actor-Actor15 films →
Actor-"Bloody" MP14 films →
Wine Shop Owner-Angayarkanni12 films →











