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Kanni Paruvathile(1979)
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Kanni Paruvathile (1979) is a Tamil film directed by B. V. Balaguru. Starring Vadivukarasi and Muthubharathi.
Director:B. V. Balaguru
Mood:
emotionaldarkdisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- B. V. Balaguru
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A married couple faces pressure from society because the husband cannot have children. Another man tries to start an affair with the wife. The story follows how they handle these challenges.
“A marriage tested by desire and society's gaze.”
Film Details
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Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkdisturbing
Themes
lovefamilyidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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RajeshActor
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VadivukkarasiActor
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K. BhagyarajActor
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VadivukarasiActor
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MuthubharathiActor
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B. V. BalaguruDirector
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Sankar GaneshMusic Composer
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Sri Amman CreationsProducer
→Trivia
- This was the first film where actor K. Bhagyaraj wrote the screenplay and dialogue, launching his successful career as a writer.
- The film's sensitive theme about impotency was considered very bold and rare for mainstream Tamil cinema in the late 1970s.
- Director B.V. Balaguru was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- Despite its controversial subject, the film was a major commercial success, running in theaters for over 32 weeks.
- The movie's success helped establish K. Bhagyaraj as a leading actor and paved the way for his future comic and romantic roles.
- Actress Vadivukarasi received critical acclaim for her nuanced performance as the troubled wife in a socially pressured marriage.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kanni Paruvathile