Yamanukku Yaman(1980)
Yamanukku Yaman is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan in a dual role as Sathyamoorthy and Yaman, alongside Sripriya. It is a remake of the 1977 Telugu film Yamagola. The story follows an honest village leader who is murdered by a corrupt landlord, then travels through heaven and hell before returning to Earth for justice. The film blends social reform themes with supernatural comedy. It was released on 16 May 1980 and became a box-office bomb. Critics praised Sivaji Ganesan's performance but found the storyline weak.
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- Theatrical Release
- 16 May 1980
- Director
- D. Yoganand
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
An honest village leader wins an election against a corrupt landlord. The landlord has him murdered. After death, the leader goes to heaven, gets thrown into hell, and organizes the workers there. He convinces the god of death to give him a second chance at life. He returns to Earth to deliver justice.
“Death is just the beginning”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Yamanukku Yaman
Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & Major Sundarrajan (38 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Manorama (32 films together), Thengai Srinivasan & Major Sundarrajan (32 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & V. K. Ramasamy (31 films together), Manorama & V. K. Ramasamy (30 films together), and Manorama & Thengai Srinivasan (29 films together).
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.