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Kalyanaraman(1979)

7.7/10
Tamil137 mins

Kalyanaraman (1979) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Rangarajan G N. Starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Major Sundarrajan. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Kalyanaraman stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1979.

Director:Rangarajan G N
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1979
Director
Rangarajan G N
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A rich man's innocent son is tricked and killed by his greedy estate manager. The son's twin brother discovers what happened and comes back to get justice.

A murdered twin returns for justice.

Film Details

7.7Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKalyana Raman

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to feature actor Sathyaraj in a prominent role, which helped launch his career.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single 20-minute take, a rare technical feat for its time.
  • Director Rangarajan G N also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from classic twin-swap tales in Tamil folklore.
  • A popular comedy scene involving a 'ghost' was improvised on set and became a major talking point.
  • The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja included a folk song that became a staple at temple festivals.
  • It was partially shot in a real abandoned mansion near Madurai, adding to its eerie atmosphere.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the movie ran for over 100 days in theatres due to strong audience word-of-mouth.

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