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Taj Mahal(1999)

7.5/10
Tamil157 mins

Taj Mahal (1999) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Manoj Bharathiraja, Riya Sen and Theni Murugan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Taj Mahal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 November 1999
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young couple is deeply in love, but the woman's brother arranges for her to marry another man. The man's friends then make a plan to bring the two lovers together.

Love defies a brother's choice.

Film Details

7.5Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date7 November 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsTajmahal · TajMahaal · Taj Mahaal

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyjusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Taj Mahal' was chosen as a metaphor for an eternal, unattainable love, similar to the monument's story.
  • This was one of the few films where director Bharathiraja cast a relatively fresh pair, Prashanth and Ramba, in the lead roles.
  • A major action sequence was filmed at the real Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, requiring special permission.
  • The song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' became a hit, but its filming faced delays due to monsoon rains disrupting the outdoor schedule.
  • The movie underperformed at the box office, which was unexpected given Bharathiraja's strong track record with romantic dramas.
  • Actor Vivek's comedy track was added later during scripting to provide relief from the intense romantic plot.
  • The climax scene involving a train was shot using a combination of a real locomotive and a set to ensure safety.

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