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Moodupani(1980)
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
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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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
Music Composer-Bhaskar38 films →
Music Composer-Madam of the brothel17 films →
Director-Composer15 films →
Actor-Composer12 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Bhaskar-Madam of the brothel2 films →





