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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi(1988)

7.5/10
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.

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

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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

Music Composer-Angayarkanni60 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
Wine Shop Owner-Arasiyalvathi21 films
Wine Shop Owner-Actor17 films
Wine Shop Owner-Actor17 films
Arasiyalvathi-Angayarkanni15 films
Wine Shop Owner-Angayarkanni12 films

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