
Mappilai Gounder(1997)
Tamil141 mins
Mappilai Gounder (1997) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by Manivasagam. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Mappilai Gounder stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.
Director:Manivasagam
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 1997
- Director
- Manivasagam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A man wants to marry his cousin to honor his father's wish, but her father refuses. When his own father becomes sick, the cousin agrees to pretend to be in a relationship with him to help.
“A fake love story to heal a family.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 February 1997
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's director Manivasagam was also a popular Tamil writer, known for his humorous short stories.
- This movie was one of the last films to feature veteran actor S. V. Sahasranamam before his passing.
- The story is set against the backdrop of a traditional Gounder community, a prominent agricultural caste in Tamil Nadu.
- Actress Roja, who played Priya, was a top heroine in the 1990s known for both glamorous and traditional roles.
- The film's music was composed by Deva, who was famous for creating catchy folk-inspired tunes for village-based stories.
- A key comedy track in the film involves the characters trying to maintain the fake relationship without getting caught.
- The movie performed moderately at the box office, typical of many family dramas released during that period.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mappilai Gounder
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