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Mannukkul Vairam(1986)

6.8/10
Tamil mins

Mannukkul Vairam (1986) is a Tamil film directed by Manoj Kumar. Starring Ranjini, Kovai Sarala and Ganthimathi. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Mannukkul Vairam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1986.

Director:Manoj Kumar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 December 1986
Director
Manoj Kumar
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A son's promise to his dying father.

Film Details

6.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mannukkul Vairam' translates to 'Diamond in the Mud', symbolising a precious person found in a harsh environment.
  • It was the only Tamil film directed by veteran Hindi filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who is famous for his patriotic movies.
  • The movie was produced by Motherland Pictures, a name fitting for a director known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his nationalistic themes.
  • Actor Sivakumar played the lead role, continuing his successful collaboration with director Manoj Kumar from the Hindi film 'Kranti'.
  • The film's release coincided with a period where social dramas were popular in Tamil cinema, often highlighting class struggles.
  • Despite the director's huge fame in Hindi, the movie did not achieve major commercial success in the Tamil film industry.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, one of his many scores during his highly prolific period in the mid-1980s.

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