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Aruvadai Naal(1986)

6.5/10
Tamil138 mins

Aruvadai Naal (1986) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by G. M. Kumar. Starring Vadivukarasi, R. P. Viswam and Raasi. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Aruvadai Naal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1986.

Director:G. M. Kumar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1986
Director
G. M. Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young nurse who plans to become a nun moves to a village and falls in love with a man there. However, his father secretly arranges his marriage to someone else without telling him.

A forbidden love tests her sacred vow.

Film Details

6.5Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the only Tamil film directed by G. M. Kumar, who was primarily known as an actor.
  • The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is not one of his widely remembered soundtracks.
  • Actor-director Manivannan, known for his sharp dialogues, played a supporting role in the movie.
  • The plot revolves around a conflict between religious vows and romantic love, a theme less common in 1980s Tamil cinema.
  • The movie was not a major commercial success upon its release in 1986.
  • It was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to capture the village setting authentically.
  • The film's title 'Aruvadai Naal' translates to 'The Day of the Sickle', symbolizing a decisive cut or separation.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aruvadai Naal

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