
Manam Virumbuthe Unnai(1999)
Tamil140 mins
Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (1999) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by M. Sivachandran. Starring Prabhu and Meena. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Manam Virumbuthe Unnai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.
Director:M. Sivachandran
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 1999
- Director
- M. Sivachandran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A widower named Shanmugam raises two daughters, Kavita and Anita. He found them abandoned and brought them up as his own, and they do not know they are orphans.
“A father's love, a secret past.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 December 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Manam Virumbuthe Unnai
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