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ABCD(2005)

6.8/10
Tamil144 mins

ABCD (2005) is a 144-minute Tamil film directed by Sharavana Subbaiya. Starring Shaam, Sneha and Aparna Pillai. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, ABCD stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2005.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 August 2005
Director
Sharavana Subbaiya
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

Anandh is a young accountant looking for work. He stays with an older man and grows close to the man's daughter, Chandra, who is recovering from a bad marriage. He also meets two other independent women, Bharathy and Divya Daisy, and each develops feelings for him, leaving Anandh with a difficult choice about who to marry.

Three women. One choice. A heart pulled in every direction.

Film Details

6.8Rating
144Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 August 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsA.B.C.D

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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6.8/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title ABCD stands for 'Anandh, Bharathy, Chandra, Divya Daisy', representing the four main characters.
  • Director Saravana Subbiah was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Nagesh in a supporting role.
  • The film's soundtrack by composer Vidyasagar included a song 'Kannum Kannum' that gained moderate popularity.
  • It was shot extensively in Chennai, with key scenes set in the neighborhoods of Mylapore and T. Nagar.
  • The plot involving three women from different backgrounds falling for the same man was considered an unconventional family drama for its time.
  • Actor Prithviraj, who played Anandh, was relatively new to Tamil cinema when this film was released.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in ABCD

Bus Conductor-Actor16 films
Bus Conductor-Music Composer13 films
Bus Conductor-Actor2 films

Frequently Asked Questions