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Maanavan(1970)

6.5/10
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.

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

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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.

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