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Minsara Kanna(1999)

7.6/10
Tamil160 mins

Minsara Kanna (1999) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring Manobala, Monika and Rambha. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Minsara Kanna stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 September 1999
Director
K. S. Ravikumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A woman who dislikes men runs a company and household staffed only by women. A man named Kasi becomes her driver, and then his entire family gradually starts working for her as well.

A man and his family charm their way into a woman's world.

Film Details

7.6Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date9 September 1999
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Minsara Kanna' translates to 'Diamond Eye', a reference to the precious and sharp-eyed nature of the protagonist played by Vijay.
  • This movie was a remake of the 1998 Telugu film 'Ganesh', which itself was inspired by the 1996 Hollywood film 'The Preacher's Wife'.
  • Actress Rambha, who played the female lead, was reportedly initially hesitant to accept the role but was convinced by the director's vision.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Deva, was a major hit, with the song 'Chikku Bukku Rayile' becoming a chartbuster across Tamil Nadu.
  • A subplot involving the hero's large family moving into the mansion was noted for its comedic portrayal of joint family dynamics, a theme popular in 90s Tamil cinema.
  • Director K.S. Ravikumar and actor Vijay collaborated for the first time with this film, leading to several more successful partnerships in later years.
  • The movie performed well at the box office, helping to solidify Vijay's standing as a leading actor capable of carrying family-oriented dramas.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Minsara Kanna

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