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Bharathi Kannamma(1997)

7.5/10
Tamil168 mins

Bharathi Kannamma (1997) is a 168-minute Tamil film directed by Cheran. Starring R. Parthiban and Meena. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Bharathi Kannamma stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:Cheran
Mood:
emotionaldarkdisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 January 1997
Director
Cheran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 48m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young man from a lower social class and a wealthy landlord's daughter fall in love. Because their different castes prevent them from being together, the young woman tragically ends her own life.

Love defies caste, but at what cost?

Film Details

7.5Rating
168Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 January 1997

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkdisturbing
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life inter-caste love story and suicide that happened in a village near Madurai.
  • Director Cheran, known for realistic films, made his directorial debut with this movie.
  • The movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the songs were not widely promoted or released as audio cassettes initially.
  • It was shot in and around the director's hometown to capture authentic rural Tamil Nadu settings.
  • The film faced censorship delays because its story directly critiqued the caste system.
  • Actor Prashanth was initially considered for the male lead before Cheran finalized the cast.
  • Despite critical praise, the film had a modest box office run but developed a cult following over the years.

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Frequent partnerships reunited in Bharathi Kannamma

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