
Bandham(1985)
Tamil149 mins
Bandham (1985) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. Starring Kajol Kiran, Vijayan K and Anandavalli Balaji. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Bandham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1985.
Director:K. Vijayan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 January 1985
- Director
- K. Vijayan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Abraham disowns his daughter, Mary, after she gets married against his wishes. Years later, he meets his granddaughter Asha and his heart melts seeing her innocence and intelligence.
“A family's bond tested by secrets and sacrifice.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 January 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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JaishankarActor
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Kajal KiranActor
→#3
Anand BabuActor
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ShaliniActor
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Kajol KiranActor
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Sivaji GanesanActor
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ManoramaActor
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K. VijayanDirector
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Vijayan KDirector
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
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Anandavalli BalajiCrew
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Trivia
- This was one of the few films where Sivaji Ganesan played a character named 'Sivaji'.
- The film's director, K. Vijayan, was primarily known for his work as a cinematographer before turning to direction.
- Actress Shalini, who played a key role, was a popular child artist in Tamil cinema during that era.
- The movie's producer, Anandavalli Balaji, was a notable figure in the Tamil film industry of the 1980s.
- The film's release coincided with a period where family dramas featuring veteran stars were common in Tamil cinema.
- Music for the film was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in the 1970s and 80s.
Notable Collaborations
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