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Avana Ivan(1962)
Tamil100 mins
Avana Ivan (1962) is a 100-minute Tamil film directed by Veenai S. Balachander. Starring Pattom Sadan, S. N. Lakshmi and Vasanthi.
Director:Veenai S. Balachander
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1962
- Director
- Veenai S. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 40m 0
Storyline
A man murders his lover so he can marry a rich woman. Two children see the crime, but when they tell people what happened, no one believes them.
“Two kids saw a murder. No one believes them.”
Film Details
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100Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1962
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsIs that him? · Avana Ivan · Avana Evan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Veenai S. BalachanderActor
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VasantiActor
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Lakshmi RajyamActor
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Javar SeetharamanActor
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Pattom SadanActor
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S. N. LakshmiActor
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Veenai S. BalachanderDirector
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VasanthiActor
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S. BalachanderActor
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Kutty PadminiActor
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Veenai S. BalachanderMusic Composer
→Trivia
- The film was directed by S. Balachander, who was also a famous veena player and comedian in Tamil cinema.
- It is a remake of the 1960 Hindi film 'Kanoon', which itself had no songs or background music.
- The movie is noted for its suspenseful plot and was one of the early Tamil films in the crime thriller genre.
- S. Balachander played a supporting role in the film, showcasing his versatility beyond directing.
- The child actors who witness the murder were praised for their natural performances in a serious theme.
- The film's success helped establish the director's reputation for handling mystery subjects effectively.
- It avoided the typical song-and-dance routines common in Tamil films of that era to maintain tension.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Avana Ivan
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