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Dhavani Kanavugal(1984)
Tamil148 mins
Dhavani Kanavugal (1984) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by K. Bhagyaraj. Starring Nithya, Radikaa Sarathkumar and Poornima.
Director:K. Bhagyaraj
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m 0
Storyline
A young man struggles to support his five unmarried sisters because he is poor and out of work. He travels to the city in search of a job, where a sudden, unexpected event completely transforms his future.
“A poor man's journey to save his sisters' futures.”
Film Details
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148Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asதாவணி கனவுகள் · Dhavani Kannavugal · Dhavanik Kanavugal · Dhaavani Kanavugal
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familylovesurvivaljustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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NithyaActor
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Raadhika SarathkumarActor
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Sivaji GanesanActor
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Radikaa SarathkumarActor
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PoornimaActor
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ParthibanActor
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IlavarasiActor
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MayilsamyActor
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K. BhagyarajActor
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K. BhagyarajDirector
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A. V. RamakrishnanCrew
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
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R. ParthibanActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Dhavani Kanavugal' translates to 'Sound Dreams', reflecting its focus on audio-based storytelling.
- Director K. Bhagyaraj also wrote the screenplay, continuing his signature style of blending social themes with subtle humor.
- This was one of the early films where actor-director Bhagyaraj addressed the issue of unemployment and family responsibility in Tamil society.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by popular comedian Goundamani, who was then a rising star in Tamil cinema.
- Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and the song 'Kadhal Mayakam' became a notable hit from the soundtrack.
- The film's plot revolves around an unexpected inheritance, a common narrative device in 1980s Tamil cinema to explore social mobility.
- It was released during a period when Bhagyaraj was transitioning from primarily comic roles to more socially conscious filmmaking.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Dhavani Kanavugal
Actor-Composer44 films →
Actor-Composer24 films →
Director-Composer16 films →
Actor-Composer16 films →
Postman Ponnusami-Music Composer11 films →
Director-Actor8 films →
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Actor-Actor5 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Postman Ponnusami-Actor3 films →
Postman Ponnusami-Director3 films →
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