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Minsara Kanavu(1997)

5.4/10
Tamil153 mins

Minsara Kanavu (1997) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by Rajiv Menon. Starring Mohan Raman, Arvind Swamy and Kajol. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Minsara Kanavu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:Rajiv Menon
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
Theatrical Release
14 January 1997
Director
Rajiv Menon
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 33m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A young woman decides to become a nun. This upsets her father and a man who loves her. That man gets his friend to help change her mind.

A love that challenges a divine calling.

Film Details

5.4Rating
153Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleமின்சார கனவு
Also Known AsMinsaara Kanavu · Sapnay · Merupu Kalalu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Minsara Kanavu' translates to 'Dream of Jewels' in English, but it was released in Hindi as 'Sapnay' and in Telugu as 'Priyuralu Pilichindi'.
  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in Switzerland, with scenes filmed in Interlaken and Lucerne.
  • Composer A.R. Rahman won his second National Film Award for Best Music Direction for this film's soundtrack.
  • Actress Kajol made her Tamil debut with this film, though she was already a major star in Hindi cinema.
  • The song 'Poo Pookkum Osai' features a unique fusion of Indian classical vocals and Western orchestral arrangements.
  • Director Rajiv Menon, primarily known as a cinematographer, made his directorial debut with this movie.
  • The film was a major box office success and ran for over 100 days in many Tamil Nadu theaters.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Minsara Kanavu

Frequently Asked Questions