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Metti(1982)

7.4/10
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

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Cast & Crew

#1
Sarath babu, Actor in Metti
Sarath babuActor
#2
Raadhika Sarathkumar, Actor in Metti
Raadhika SarathkumarActor
#3
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VadivukarasiActor
#4
Venniradai Moorthy, Actor in Metti
Venniradai MoorthyActor
#5
Kumarimuthu, Actor in Metti
KumarimuthuActor
#6
Senthamarai, Actor in Metti
SenthamaraiActor
#7
S
SamikannuActor
#8
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Radikaa SarathkumarActor
#9
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C. R. VijayakumariActor
#10
Rajesh, Actor in Metti
RajeshActor
#11
J. Mahendran, Director in Metti
J. MahendranDirector
#12
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Ashok Kumar AgarwalCrew
#13
Ilayaraja, Music Composer in Metti
IlayarajaMusic Composer
#14
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
#15
R
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.

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