Manam Virumbuthe Unnai(1999)
Manam Virumbuthe Unnai is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by M. Sivachandran. The lead cast includes Prabhu, Meena, Karan, and Rajiv. The story follows a widower whose daughters try to reunite him with his first love, who is trapped in an abusive marriage. The film explores themes of second chances, family loyalty, and breaking free from toxic relationships. It received positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and strong performances. The movie was released in 1999 and is available for streaming on YouTube.
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- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 1999
- Director
- M. Sivachandran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A widower named Shanmugam lives a quiet life with his two daughters. The daughters discover an old photo of their father with a woman named Janaki. They set out to find her, hoping to bring love back into his life. But Janaki is already married to a cruel man. Shanmugam must fight to free her and reunite his family.
“Love never forgets. Family never gives up.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Manam Virumbuthe Unnai
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Meena & Ilayaraja (14 films together), and Prabhu & Meena (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by K. Subash, who was known for directing many action and romance films in the 1990s.
- Actor Sarath Kumar played the lead role of Shanmugam, a character that showcased his softer, fatherly side.
- The movie's title translates to 'I Like You' in English, reflecting its family-oriented emotional core.
- It featured music by veteran composer Sirpy, who composed for many Tamil films during that era.
- The story revolves around the secret of the daughters' orphan status, a common theme in family dramas of the time.
- Actress Rambha played one of the daughters, appearing in a more dramatic role compared to her usual glamorous parts.
- The film released during a period when family sentiment stories were popular in Tamil cinema.