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Kadal Meengal(1981)

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Tamil137 mins

Kadal Meengal (1981) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Rangarajan G N. Starring K. A. Thangavelu, Nagesh and Swapna.

Director:Rangarajan G N
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 November 1981
Director
Rangarajan G N
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
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Storyline

A fisherman in love with a woman from his village goes out to sea and does not come back. Everyone believes he has died.

Lost at sea, but not forgotten in her heart.

Film Details

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137Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 November 1981
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Rangarajan G N was better known by his pen name 'Sujatha', a famous Tamil writer.
  • The movie was shot in real fishing villages along the Tamil Nadu coast for authenticity.
  • It was one of the early films for actor-director Manivannan, who played a supporting role.
  • The story explores the 'kadal meengal' (sea fish) as a metaphor for the fisherman's life and fate.
  • The film's music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo in early 80s Tamil cinema.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, the movie did not achieve major commercial success upon release.
  • The cinematography captures the daily rhythms and dangers of the traditional fishing community.

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