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Mann Vasanai(1983)
Tamil143 mins
Mann Vasanai (1983) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring K.K. Soundar, Vinu Chakravarthy and Pandiyan. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Mann Vasanai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1983.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 July 1983
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A young man leaves his village and his lover because of a local feud. He joins the military. When he comes back home, his girlfriend sees that their relationship has changed forever.
“A love torn apart by time and duty.”
Film Details
7.8Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 July 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMann Vaasanai
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilyrevengeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1







K
K.K. SoundarActor
→#2P
PandianActor
→#3
Vinu ChakravarthyActor
→#4
#5P
PandiyanActor
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Nizhalgal RaviActor
→#6
JanagarajActor
→#7
Y. VijayaActor
→#8
#9S
S. SathyendraActor
→
RevathiActor
→#10
VijayanActor
→#11
BharathirajaDirector
→#12B
B. KannanCrew
→#13
IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#14
I
IlaiyaraajaMusic
→#15
C
Chitra LakshmananCrew
→Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Tamil novel of the same name by writer Jayakanthan.
- This was the debut film for actor Karthik, who was chosen after director Bharathiraja saw his photo in a magazine.
- The film's music by Ilaiyaraaja was a major hit, with the song 'Pon Maalai Pozhudhu' becoming an evergreen romantic classic.
- Actress Radha, who played the female lead, was only 16 years old during the filming.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the villages of Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural life.
- It was remade in Hindi as 'Dulha Bikta Hai' in 1984, though it was not as successful as the original.
- The film is remembered for its realistic portrayal of village politics and caste tensions, a hallmark of Bharathiraja's early work.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mann Vasanai
Actor-Composer59 films →
Actor-Composer34 films →
Actor-Composer34 films →
Actor-Composer32 films →
Director-Composer21 films →
Director-Director of Photography17 films →
Actor-Composer17 films →
Actor-Actor14 films →
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Director-Actor11 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Music Composer-Director of Photography9 films →
Actor-Director of Photography9 films →
Music Composer-Story8 films →
Actor-Composer5 films →
