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Nandu(1981)

7.5/10
Tamil110 mins

Nandu (1981) is a 110-minute Tamil film directed by J. Mahendran. Starring Senthamarai, Kumarimuthu and Samikannu. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Nandu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.

Director:J. Mahendran
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1981
Director
J. Mahendran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 50m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young man named Ramkumar Sharma has constant fights with his father, who insists he marry a specific girl. To escape this pressure, he decides to leave home and move to Madras.

A runaway groom seeks freedom in the city.

Film Details

7.5Rating
110Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1981
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the only film where actor Sivakumar played a character with a North Indian name and background.
  • The film's climax was shot at the real-life Madras Central Railway station, causing a stir among passengers.
  • Director J. Mahendran reportedly clashed with the producers over the film's tragic ending, which was uncommon for the time.
  • Actress Sujatha, who played the female lead, was primarily known as a glamorous star but took on this more dramatic role.
  • The movie's title 'Nandu' refers to the protagonist's childhood nickname, a detail revealed only in a flashback sequence.
  • Despite its serious themes, the film included a comedy track featuring actors like Vennira Aadai Moorthy to lighten the mood.
  • The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja featured a rare lullaby that became popular in rural Tamil Nadu for years after.

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