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Punnagai Mannan(1986)

8.3/10
Tamil mins

Punnagai Mannan (1986) is a Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Revathi, Kamal haasan and Raghunath Reddy. With an audience rating of 8.3/10, Punnagai Mannan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1986.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 February 1986
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
8.3/10

Storyline

A couple in love decide to end their lives when their families oppose their relationship. The woman dies in the fall, but the man survives. He later becomes a dance teacher.

Love defies death, but can he dance through the pain?

Film Details

8.3Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 February 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsChacha Charlie

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Punnagai Mannan' translates to 'King of Smiles', but the story is actually a tragic romance.
  • This was the first Tamil film where actor Kamal Haasan performed the famous 'duet dance with himself' using a body double and special effects.
  • The iconic cliff jump scene was shot at Kodaikanal's Suicide Point, which later became a popular tourist spot because of the movie.
  • Director K. Balachander initially considered another actor for the lead but was convinced by Kamal Haasan's dedication to the dual role.
  • The song 'Enna Satham' was partly inspired by a classical raga and is remembered for its unique use of silence in the music.
  • Actress Revathi, who played Ranjani, was relatively new and her performance here established her as a serious actress.
  • The film's climax and theme were considered bold for its time, challenging traditional views on love and societal pressure.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Punnagai Mannan

Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa-Music Composer60 films
Sethu's Father-Music Composer33 films
Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa-Director21 films
Sethu's Father-Actor16 films
Ranjini-Actor15 films
Ranjini-Music Composer11 films
Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa-Sethu's Father11 films
Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa-Actor10 films
Sethu's Father-Actor8 films

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