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Mann Vasanai(1983)

7.8/10
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

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Cast & Crew

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.

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