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Antha Sila Naatkal(1983)
Tamil131 mins
Antha Sila Naatkal (1983) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by Venket. Starring Nithya, Manorama and Venniradai Moorthy. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Antha Sila Naatkal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1983.
Director:Venket
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- Venket
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Gopi is a man with a bad temper. He falls for a cheerful and kind woman named Bama. When she rejects his love, it causes him deep emotional pain.
“Love sparked a fire. Rejection lit the fuse.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityrevengefamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Tamil novel of the same name by writer Sujatha.
- It was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in the hill station of Kodaikanal, giving it a distinct visual look.
- The movie's music by Ilaiyaraaja was a major hit, with the song 'Kaatril Enthan Geetham' becoming an evergreen classic.
- Actor Mohan, who played Gopi, was initially hesitant to take on such an intense and emotionally draining role.
- Director Venkat was known for family dramas, making this darker romantic tragedy a slight departure from his usual style.
- The film's portrayal of the protagonist's psychological decline was considered quite bold for mainstream Tamil cinema in the early 1980s.
- Despite its serious theme, the film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theaters.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Antha Sila Naatkal
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