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Aruvadai Naal(1986)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1




PrabhuActor
→#2R
RamkumarActor
→#3
PallaviActor
→#4
V
VadivukarasiActor
→#5
#6R
R. P. ViswamActor
→R
RaasiActor
→#7
G. M. KumarDirector
→#8
IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#9S
Sivaji ProductionProducer
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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