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Mangala Vaathiyam(1979)

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Mangala Vaathiyam (1979) is a Tamil film directed by K. Shankar. Starring Ganthimathi, Srikanth and V. K. Ramasamy.

Director:K. Shankar
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1979
Director
K. Shankar
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A wedding that tests a family's bonds.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This film was produced by M. S. Viswanathan's son, Gopikrishnan, marking a rare father-son collaboration in music and production.
  • Actor Y. G. Mahendran, known primarily as a comedian, played a significant dramatic role in this film.
  • The movie's title 'Mangala Vaathiyam' refers to the auspicious musical instrument played during Hindu weddings.
  • It was one of the few films where Kamal Haasan and veteran comedian Nagesh shared substantial screen time in a non-comedic plot.
  • Director K. Shankar was better known for his work in Hindi cinema, making this a less common Tamil directorial venture for him.
  • The film released during a period when Kamal Haasan was experimenting with diverse roles beyond pure romance or action.
  • Despite the star cast, the film is not widely remembered today and had a modest box office performance.

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