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Pudhu Kudithanam(1999)
Tamil140 mins
Pudhu Kudithanam (1999) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by R Raghuvasan. Starring R Raghuvasan, V. Rajarao and Manivannan.
Director:R Raghuvasan
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 November 1999
- Director
- R Raghuvasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A dutiful son secretly marries a woman who does not want to be controlled. His mother wants a submissive daughter-in-law who won't change him. This creates a hidden conflict in their new marriage.
“A rebellious bride. A mother's plan. A secret marriage.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 November 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Pudhu Kudithanam' translates to 'New Family', hinting at the clash between old and new domestic values.
- Director R Raghuvasan was also a popular comedian in Tamil cinema, but he did not act in this particular film.
- Actress Roja, who played Nila, was primarily known for her work in Telugu cinema at the time.
- The movie released during a period when many Tamil comedies focused on mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts.
- It was produced by S S Chakravarthy, who was a frequent collaborator with director Raghuvasan in the 1990s.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sirpy, a music director who often worked on comedies and family dramas in that era.
- Despite the comedic genre, the film's plot reflects serious social debates about obedience and independence in families.