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Dowry Kalyanam(1983)

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Tamil138 mins

Dowry Kalyanam (1983) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Visu. Starring Viji, Venniradai Moorthy and S.Ve. Sekar.

Director:Visu
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1983
Director
Visu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
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Storyline

Two friends have a big argument and stop talking. Later, one friend is about to lose all his money because of his sister's wedding. He has no choice but to ask his old friend for help.

A friendship tested by pride and a costly wedding.

Film Details

0.0Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1983
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyfriendshipcorruptionlove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Sondha Kalam' before being changed to 'Dowry Kalyanam'.
  • Director Visu also played the key role of Ganeshan's friend, the lawyer, in the movie.
  • The movie's plot was inspired by real-life social issues and family disputes over dowry in the 1980s.
  • It was one of the early films to feature actor S. Ve. Shekher in a notable supporting role.
  • The climax courtroom scene was shot in a single, long take to maintain dramatic tension.
  • Despite its serious theme, the film used comedy to critique the dowry system effectively.
  • The movie's success led to discussions about dowry in many Tamil households at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dowry Kalyanam

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