
Maanavan(1970)
Tamil130 mins
Maanavan (1970) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. Starring O. A. K. Thevar, V. S. Raghavan and Sachu. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Maanavan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1970.
Director:M. A. Thirumugam
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1970
- Director
- M. A. Thirumugam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man works hard to become a college professor, making his mother proud. He attempts to help a friend change their ways, but is then falsely accused of killing a student.
“A good man framed. A friend to blame.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1970
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
justicecorruptionfriendshipfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was produced by the famous Tamil comedian Nagesh, who also played a key role in it.
- It was one of the few movies where actor Muthuraman played a college professor, a departure from his usual roles.
- The director M. A. Thirumugam was known for family dramas, but this film included a murder mystery twist.
- A popular song from the movie, 'Kadavul Ullame', was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and sung by T. M. Soundararajan.
- The film's story highlighted the education system and student-teacher relationships, a common theme in 1970s Tamil cinema.
- It featured actress Jayalalithaa in a brief but memorable role, adding to her early filmography.
- The movie was released during a period when social dramas with moral messages were highly successful in Tamil Nadu.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Maanavan
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