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Mouna Geethangal(1981)
Tamil148 mins
Mouna Geethangal (1981) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by K. Bhagyaraj. Starring TS Seshadri, Kallapetti Singaram and K. Gopinathan. With an audience rating of 8.6/10, Mouna Geethangal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.
Director:K. Bhagyaraj
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.6/10
Storyline
A woman divorces her husband when she finds out he was unfaithful. After learning she is pregnant, she moves to a new town to begin again. Ten years later, the two unexpectedly meet.
“A secret child. A chance reunion. A past that won't stay buried.”
Film Details
8.6Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyloveidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2T
TS SeshadriActor
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K. BhagyarajActor
→#3
SarithaActor
→#4
#5K
Kallapetti SingaramActor
→K. BhagyarajDirector
→#6
Gangai AmaranMusic Composer
→#7
#8K
K. GopinathanCrew
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Bhagavathi CreationProducer
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Mouna Geethangal' translates to 'Songs of Silence', reflecting its themes of unspoken emotions.
- Director K. Bhagyaraj also wrote the screenplay and played the lead male role, which was common in his early films.
- This movie was one of the earliest Tamil films to directly address the topic of divorce and a woman's independent choices.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, with the song 'Kanne Kalaimaane' achieving classic status.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the female lead, was praised for her nuanced performance in a complex role.
- The film was shot in a mix of studio sets and real locations in Tamil Nadu to create a realistic small-town feel.
- It performed well at the box office, establishing Bhagyaraj as a filmmaker who could blend social themes with commercial appeal.