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ABCD(2005)

6.8/10
Tamil144 minstheatrical

ABCD is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Saravana Subbiah. The film stars Shaam, Nandana, Sneha, and Aparna in lead roles. The story follows Anand, an MBA graduate, who meets three women from different backgrounds and becomes friends with them. Each woman falls in love with him, forcing him to make a difficult choice. The film is notable for its sensitive portrayal of relationships and its focus on respect and honesty over dramatic romance. It received positive reviews for its storytelling and performances, with Sneha winning a Best Actress award. The film was released on 12 August 2005.

Filmed In:Chennai
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

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

Storyline

Anand is an MBA graduate searching for a job in Chennai. He meets three women: a widow recovering from an abusive marriage, a strong-willed woman who runs her family, and an orphan who built her own life. All three fall in love with him. Anand must choose one without breaking the others' hearts.

Love is about choosing right.

Film Details

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

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

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for ABCD

Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Madhan Bob (16 films together), Vadivelu & D. Imman (13 films together), Sneha & D. Imman (3 films together), Vadivelu & Sneha (2 films together), Sneha & Shaam (2 films together), and D. Imman & Madhan Bob (2 films together).

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.

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