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Vasanthi(1988)

3.2/10
Tamil126 mins

Vasanthi (1988) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by Chitralaya Gopu. Starring Loose Mohan, Vinu Chakravarthy and S. S. Chandran. With an audience rating of 3.2/10, Vasanthi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1988
Director
Chitralaya Gopu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 6m
GudVibe Rating
3.2/10

Storyline

A young man is arrested for theft as a teenager. After his release from prison, he discovers he has an orphaned sister. To support her, he feels forced to return to a life of crime and becomes a repeat offender.

A brother's love leads him down a dark path.

Film Details

3.2Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleவசந்தி

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Chitralaya Gopu was better known as a legendary comedy writer, making this a rare dramatic directorial venture for him.
  • The movie was released the same year as Kamal Haasan's 'Sathya', which also dealt with a protagonist forced into crime.
  • Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their peppy numbers, provided the music for this gritty social drama.
  • Actress Radha, a major star then, played the female lead, contrasting with the film's dark storyline.
  • The film's plot of a man searching for his sister shares thematic similarities with other Tamil films of the era like 'Velaikaran' (1987).
  • It was produced by Sujatha Cine Arts, a production house active in the late 1980s but not widely remembered today.
  • The title 'Vasanthi' is the name of the protagonist's sister, making the story's central motivation a search for family.

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