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Mandhira Punnagai(1986)

3.7/10
Tamil139 mins

Mandhira Punnagai (1986) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by V. Thamilazhagan. Starring Senthil, Thengai Srinivasan and V. Thamilazhagan. With an audience rating of 3.7/10, Mandhira Punnagai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1986.

Director:V. Thamilazhagan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1986
Director
V. Thamilazhagan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
3.7/10

Storyline

A man's smile hides a dangerous secret.

Film Details

3.7Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleமந்திரப் புன்னகை
Also Known AsManthira Punnagai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director V. Thamilazhagan was also a noted screenwriter, having written dialogues for many successful films before this directorial venture.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Sathyaraj, known for his villain roles, played a heroic lead character during that period.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja created the score, but the film's songs did not achieve the same massive popularity as his other works from 1986.
  • Actress Nadia Moidu, who was primarily working in Malayalam cinema at the time, was cast in a key Tamil role to broaden the film's appeal.
  • A young Baby Sujitha, a popular child actress of the 80s, played a significant part, often a draw for family audiences.
  • The film's title 'Mandhira Punnagai' translates to 'Smile of the Beads', a metaphorical name for the central drama.
  • Despite the star cast, the film had a relatively quiet box office run compared to other Sathyaraj action films of the era.

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