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Kadhal Mannan(1998)

5.7/10
Tamil157 mins

Kadhal Mannan (1998) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Saran. Starring Vivek , Maanu and Ajith Kumar. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Kadhal Mannan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1998.

Director:Saran
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 March 1998
Director
Saran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A strict father disowns his daughter for eloping. His younger daughter, Thilothama, lives under his harsh rules but falls in love with a kind mechanic named Shiva. She fears telling her father, and their love must face a clash between her feelings and his rigid traditions.

A father's rules. A daughter's forbidden love.

Film Details

5.7Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 March 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asகாதல் மன்னன்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kadhal Mannan' was inspired by a popular Tamil song from the 1960s movie 'Paalum Pazhamum'.
  • This was the first major film for actor Murali, who played the lead role of Shiva, after several supporting parts.
  • Director Saran made his directorial debut with this film, launching a successful career in Tamil cinema.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by Sirpy, became a hit, with the song 'Kadhal Vandhale' gaining particular popularity.
  • A key filming location was the historic town of Kumbakonam, known for its temples and traditional architecture.
  • The film's release faced competition from several other big-budget Tamil films that same year.
  • Actress Rambha, who played Thilothama, was already a well-known star in Telugu cinema before this Tamil role.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kadhal Mannan

Actor-Black Dog security service Inspector9 films
Black Dog security service Inspector-Music Composer9 films
Director-Composer8 films
Oyya-Music Composer4 films
Black Dog security service Inspector-Director4 films
Ranjan-Black Dog security service Inspector3 films
Oyya-Black Dog security service Inspector2 films
Actor-Black Dog security service Inspector2 films

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