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Anbin Mugavari(1985)

7.3/10
Tamil125 minstheatrical

Anbin Mugavari is a 1985 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Manivannan. The lead cast includes Mohan and Kovai Sarala in the central roles. The story follows Lakshmi, an orphan, who rescues a wounded stranger and falls in love with him, unaware that he is a prisoner on the run from the police. The film explores themes of love, trust, and justice against a rural backdrop. It is known for its emotional storytelling and strong performances by the lead actors. The film was released in 1985 and remains a notable entry in Tamil cinema's romantic drama genre.

Director:Manivannan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1985
Director
Manivannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

Lakshmi, a lonely orphan, finds an injured man on the road and nurses him back to health. She falls in love with him, but he is hiding a dangerous secret: he is an escaped prisoner. As the police close in, Lakshmi must choose between the law and the man she loves.

Love knows no address

Film Details

7.3Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1985
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loveidentitysurvivaljustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Anbin Mugavari

Cast reunions in this film: Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Ilayaraja & Mohan (38 films together), Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), and Sathyaraj & Manivannan (29 films together).

Trivia

  • This film was the first Tamil movie to be shot in the Ooty Rose Garden.
  • Director Manivannan also wrote the story, which was inspired by a real-life newspaper report.
  • The film's music director, Ilaiyaraaja, composed the songs in just three days.
  • Actress Radha wore a special contact lens to portray a blind character in one song sequence.
  • It was one of the few films where comedian Goundamani played a brief serious role.
  • The movie's climax was filmed at the historic Vellore Fort, a rare location for 1980s Tamil cinema.
  • Despite a strong cast, the film had a average run at the box office upon release.

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