Solla Marandha Kadhai(2002)
Tamil154 mins
Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Thangar Bachan. Starring Rathi Arumugam, Pyramid Natarajan and Pushpavanam Kuppusamy. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Solla Marandha Kadhai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2002.
Director:Thangar Bachan
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 November 2002
- Director
- Thangar Bachan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
An educated but unemployed man marries a wealthy man's daughter and moves into their home. Facing constant taunts and disrespect, he decides to leave to find a new job in a different town.
“A man's pride pushes him to prove his worth.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 November 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Rathi ArumugamActor
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RathiActor
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VadivukkarasiActor
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Pyramid NatarajanChokkalingam
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Pushpavanam KuppusamyActor
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CheranSivadhanu
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ManivannanActor
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T. MuthurajArt Director
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Thangar BachanDirector
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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Meena Panchu ArunachalamCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Forgotten Story' in English, reflecting its theme of overlooked human struggles.
- Director Thangar Bachan also wrote the screenplay and dialogues, drawing from his background in theatre and social realism.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, was known for villain roles earlier, and this film showcased his versatility in a sympathetic character.
- The movie was shot on a modest budget, with many scenes filmed in real locations to capture authentic village and town settings.
- It features a soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja, who incorporated folk instruments to match the rural setting of the story.
- The film addresses unemployment and societal pressure, themes that resonated with Tamil audiences in the early 2000s.
- Despite critical praise, it had a limited theatrical run and later gained recognition through television broadcasts and word-of-mouth.
Notable Collaborations
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