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Metti(1982)
Tamil121 mins
Metti (1982) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by J. Mahendran. Starring Vadivukarasi, Venniradai Moorthy and Kumarimuthu. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Metti 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 1m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A young man was separated from his family as a child. Now grown, he finds them again and wants to help. Despite having little money, he is determined to arrange good marriages for his sisters.
“A brother's love overcomes poverty to reunite his family.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
121Minutes
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
familysurvivalloveidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Sarath babuActor
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Raadhika SarathkumarActor
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VadivukarasiActor
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Venniradai MoorthyActor
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KumarimuthuActor
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SenthamaraiActor
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SamikannuActor
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Radikaa SarathkumarActor
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C. R. VijayakumariActor
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RajeshActor
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J. MahendranDirector
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Ashok Kumar AgarwalCrew
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
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Rose ArtsProducer
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Metti' refers to the toe rings worn by married women in Tamil culture, symbolising the protagonist's focus on marriage.
- Director J. Mahendran was known for his realistic films, but 'Metti' was a rare commercial attempt with family melodrama.
- The movie features veteran actor Sivakumar in the lead role, playing a character much older than his actual age at the time.
- It was released the same year as the iconic 'Moondram Pirai', which overshadowed many other 1982 Tamil films.
- The story revolves around the dowry system and family separation, common social issues in early 80s Tamil cinema.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja did not score this film; the music was by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo for mass entertainers.
- Despite its stars, the film is not frequently cited among the major works of its director or lead actor today.
Notable Collaborations
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