
Minsara Kanna(1999)
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.
Director:K. S. Ravikumar
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1







ManobalaActor
→#2
MonikaIshwarya
→#3
RambhaPriya
→#4
KushbooIndra Devi
→#5
VijayKannan
→#6
K. S. RavikumarDirector
→#7
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Ashok RajanCrew
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KhushbooActor
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Monica CastelinoActor
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KaranActor
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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
Mani-Music Composer53 films →
Actor-Composer24 films →
Actor-Mani14 films →
Vedhachalam-Music Composer14 films →
Actor-Mani13 films →
Actor-Composer13 films →
Vedhachalam-Mani12 films →
Karan-Music Composer11 films →
Director-Composer11 films →
Director-Actor10 films →
Mani-Actor9 films →
Actor-Vedhachalam8 films →
Karan-Mani8 films →
Mani-Actor8 films →
Vedhachalam-Director7 films →
Actor-Vedhachalam6 films →


