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Dhavani Kanavugal(1984)

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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
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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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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.

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