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Amarkalam(1999)

7.5/10
Tamil157 mins

Amarkalam (1999) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Saran. Starring Vinu Chakravarthy, Raghuvaran and Nassar . With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Amarkalam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.

Director:Saran
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 August 1999
Director
Saran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A street tough named Vasu clashes with Mohana, a music student and police commissioner's daughter. A gangster forces Vasu to kidnap her to ruin her family, but Mohana falls for Vasu after hearing him sing. Though he first rejects her and even pretends to love her for money, Vasu's feelings eventually become real.

A tough crook. A forbidden love. A dangerous game.

Film Details

7.5Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 August 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAdbhutam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
loverevengeidentityfamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Amarkalam' means 'immortal time' in Tamil, referring to the timeless love story.
  • Actor Ajith Kumar performed his own stunts in the action sequences, including the famous train fight scene.
  • The song 'Kadhalikum Pennin' was shot in just one day at a Chennai studio to meet a tight schedule.
  • Director Saran initially planned a different climax but changed it after discussions with the film's producer.
  • The movie theater where Vasu lives was a real, now-closed cinema hall in Chennai called 'Shanti Theatre'.
  • Actress Shalini was only 16 years old during filming, requiring special permission to work long hours.
  • The film's success helped establish composer Yuvan Shankar Raja as a leading music director in Tamil cinema.

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