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Moodupani(1980)

7.8/10
Tamil131 mins

Moodupani (1980) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Mohan, Prathap Pothan and Ganthimathi. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Moodupani stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1980.

Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1980
Director
Balu Mahendra
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 11m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A man named Chandru despises prostitutes and murders those he meets. He falls in love with a woman named Rekha, hoping that marrying her will finally cure his disturbing urges and bring him peace.

Love turns his obsession into a deadly hunt.

Film Details

7.8Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMoodu Pani · The Mist

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
revengeidentitycorruptionlove
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Moodu Pani' but was changed to 'Moodupani' to avoid confusion with another film.
  • Director Balu Mahendra also served as the cinematographer, a dual role common in his early career.
  • The film's score by Ilaiyaraaja was one of his earliest forays into the horror-thriller genre in Tamil cinema.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films of its time to explicitly explore the psychology of a serial killer.
  • The movie faced censorship challenges for its violent content and depiction of the protagonist's motives.
  • Actor Pratap K. Pothen, who played Chandru, was primarily known for romantic roles, making this a stark departure.
  • The film's climax was shot in a distinctive, minimalist set to heighten the psychological tension.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Moodupani

Frequently Asked Questions