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Payanangal Mudivathillai(1982)

7.5/10
Tamil133 mins

Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by Sundarrajan. Starring Sundarrajan, Goundamani and Rajesh. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Payanangal Mudivathillai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1982.

Director:Sundarrajan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 February 1982
Director
Sundarrajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 13m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young woman named Radha falls for Ravi, a man who dreams of being a singer. She does not know he has leukemia and is very sick. Their love story unfolds under the shadow of his limited time.

Love blooms, but time is running out.

Film Details

7.5Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 February 1982
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's title translates to 'Relationships Never End', which contrasts with its tragic love story.
  • It was the first Tamil film to feature a hero dying of leukemia, a rare subject at the time.
  • The movie was a launchpad for music composer Ilaiyaraaja and lyricist Vaali's successful long-term collaboration.
  • Actor Mohan, who played Ravi, was reportedly selected for his youthful and innocent look suited for the role.
  • A famous song from the film, 'Ennadi Meenakshi', became a huge hit and is still remembered today.
  • Director Sundarrajan was primarily known for comedy films, making this serious drama an unusual choice for him.
  • The film's success helped establish the 'tragic romance' as a popular sub-genre in 1980s Tamil cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Payanangal Mudivathillai

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