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Vaanavil(2000)

3.1/10
Tamil144 minstheatrical

Vaanavil (2000) is a Tamil-language drama film directed and produced by Manoj Kumar. The film stars Arjun Sarja, Abhirami (in her Tamil debut), and Prakash Raj. The story follows three UPSC aspirants who become friends during training. Their friendship is tested by love, jealousy, and corruption. The film explores themes of justice, power, and sacrifice. It won four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Second Best Film and Best Villain for Prakash Raj. The soundtrack was composed by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film was released on 26 October 2000.

Director:Manoj Kumar
Filmed In:Chennai, Pollachi, Vishakhapatnam, Nagercoil, Vijayawada, Switzerland
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
28 October 2000
Director
Manoj Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 24m
Rating
3.1/10

Storyline

Surya, a farmer's son, meets Prakash and Priya on a train to Delhi. They become friends while training to become civil servants. Surya and Priya fall in love, but Prakash wants Priya for himself. Prakash uses his power as an IPS officer to destroy Surya's life. Surya must fight to clear his name and win back his love.

Three friends. One love. A rainbow of hope.

Film Details

3.1Rating
144Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 October 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleவானவில்
Filmed InChennai, Pollachi, Vishakhapatnam, Nagercoil, Vijayawada, Switzerland

Parental Guide

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

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaanavil

Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Prakash Raj & Deva (13 films together), Prakash Raj & Manivannan (9 films together), Arjun & Manivannan (8 films together), Arjun & Deva (6 films together), and Manivannan & Lakshmi (6 films together).

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