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Moondru Mudichu(1976)

8.1/10
Tamil131 mins

Moondru Mudichu (1976) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Anupama, Rajinikanth and Sridevi. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Moondru Mudichu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1976.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 October 1976
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 11m
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

Two roommates both love the same woman. After one roommate dies, the woman is pressured into marrying the other roommate's father.

A love triangle turns deadly. A forced marriage hides the truth.

Film Details

8.1Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 October 1976
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovecorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film where Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth appeared together, though they were not yet major stars.
  • The film's title 'Moondru Mudichu' refers to a three-knot chain, symbolising the complex ties between the three main characters.
  • Actress Sridevi, who played Selvi, was only 13 years old during filming but portrayed an adult character.
  • Director K. Balachander initially planned a different ending but changed it to make the story more impactful.
  • The movie was remade in Hindi as 'Solva Sawan' and in Telugu as 'Moodu Mulla Bandham'.
  • Composer M.S. Viswanathan's background score used unique sounds to create tension during key dramatic scenes.
  • The film was a commercial success and is remembered for its bold storyline about marriage and morality.

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