Janani(1985)
Janani is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language teen romance film written and directed by Nethaji, produced by Gemini Studios. The film stars Bhavya as Janani, alongside Udhayakumar as Venkat and Vinod as Jegan. The story follows a teenage girl caught between her love for a poor boy and her family's insistence that she marry a wealthy man. The film is notable for introducing debut actors from Bengal and the Film Institute, and it remains Bhavya's only Tamil film. The soundtrack, composed by M. S. Viswanathan, features the popular song 'Mannikka Maataya'. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for Bhavya's performance but criticism for the lead actor's acting. It was released on 27 September 1985.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Nethaji
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A teenage girl named Janani falls in love with Venkat, a poor but honest boy. Her parents want her to marry Jegan, a wealthy and arrogant man. Janani must choose between following her heart and obeying her family.
“Love that defies tradition.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Janani
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Nethaji (2 films together).