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Bandham(1985)

6.8/10
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

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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.

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