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Yamanukku Yaman(1980)

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Tamil145 mins

Yamanukku Yaman (1980) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by D. Yoganand. Starring V. S. Raghavan, Manorama and Thengai Srinivasan.

Director:D. Yoganand
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 May 1980
Director
D. Yoganand
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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Storyline

A man named Sathya is killed for revealing a village leader's crimes. He arrives in the court of Yama, the god of death, and protests to get his life back. To avoid the trouble, Yama goes on vacation and simply grants Sathya's wish.

Dead man demands a second chance. God of death takes a holiday.

Film Details

0.0Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 May 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful twist on the Tamil proverb 'Yamanukku Yaman Thaan Kaval', meaning only Yama can guard Yama.
  • This was one of the few Tamil comedies of its era to use the Hindu god of death, Yama, as a central character.
  • Director Yoganand D was known for social dramas, making this a rare full-length comedy in his filmography.
  • The plot's courtroom in the afterlife was an unusual setting for a 1980s Tamil comedy film.
  • The film released the same year as the blockbuster 'Murattu Kaalai', facing tough competition at the box office.
  • Actor Sivakumar, who played the lead, was concurrently starring in more serious mythological and action roles.

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