Nilave Mugam Kaattu(1999)
Tamil160 mins
Nilave Mugam Kaattu (1999) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Kalanjiyam. Starring Karthik, Devayani and Ramki. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Nilave Mugam Kaattu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.
Director:Kalanjiyam
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 April 1999
- Director
- Kalanjiyam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Two close friends are separated when one goes abroad. The other leaves home after overhearing a plan to disgrace him. He is taken in by an old man and assumes a new identity, setting the stage for future events.
“A friendship tested by secrets and a new identity.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 April 1999
Also Known AsNilave Mugam Kaattu
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
friendshipfamilyrevengeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Mu Kalanjiyam was also a noted Tamil novelist and short story writer.
- This was one of the few films where actor Prashanth played a dual role, portraying both Prakash and Murthy.
- The movie's title 'Nilavey Mugam Kaattu' translates to 'Moon, Show Your Face', which is a line from a classic Tamil song.
- Actress Rambha, who played the female lead, was a popular star in Tamil and Telugu films during the late 1990s.
- The film's music was composed by Sirpy, a frequent collaborator with director Mu Kalanjiyam.
- A key plot point involves the lead character moving to America, reflecting a common aspiration in Tamil cinema of that era.
- The movie did not perform well commercially, which contributed to it being less remembered compared to other Prashanth films from that period.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Nilave Mugam Kaattu