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Veedu(1988)

8.4/10
Tamil110 mins

Veedu (1988) is a 110-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Archana, Visu and Pandiyan. With an audience rating of 8.4/10, Veedu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.

Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 November 1988
Director
Balu Mahendra
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 50m
GudVibe Rating
8.4/10

Storyline

A middle-class family faces constant pressure to make ends meet. They work hard just to get by in a tough and demanding world. Their main goal is to earn enough money to finally live a comfortable life.

A family's fight for a better life.

Film Details

8.4Rating
110Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 November 1988
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first film produced by actor-director T. P. Gajendran's own production company, Gajendra Cine Arts.
  • The film's story reflects common financial struggles in 1980s Chennai, making it very relatable to middle-class audiences.
  • Actress Radha, a major star at the time, played a central role depicting the pressures on a homemaker.
  • Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in action films, provided the music for this family drama.
  • The title translates to 'House, Wife, Children', directly stating the film's focus on family responsibilities.
  • It was released during a period when many Tamil films began focusing more on urban social issues.
  • Director Gajendran also acted in the film, playing a character within the struggling family unit.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Veedu

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