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Azhagiya Kanne(1982)

6.8/10
Tamil127 mins

Azhagiya Kanne (1982) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by J. Mahendran. Starring Ganthimathi, Senthamarai and Charu Haasan. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Azhagiya Kanne stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1982.

Director:J. Mahendran
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1982
Director
J. Mahendran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A young man's life changes with a mysterious visitor.

Film Details

6.8Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1982
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a reference to a famous Tamil poem by Subramania Bharati.
  • It was one of the few films where director J. Mahendran also served as the sole writer.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around the temple town of Madurai.
  • Actress Suhasini made her Tamil film debut with a supporting role in this movie.
  • Despite its critical acclaim, the film did not perform well commercially at the box office.
  • The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja is noted for its use of classical Carnatic music influences.
  • The film's narrative explores themes of tradition and modernity, a common focus in Mahendran's work.

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