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Vallal(1997)

6.0/10
Tamil145 mins

Vallal (1997) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Raj Kapoor. Starring Sathyaraj, Meena and Sangita. With an audience rating of 6.0/10, Vallal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:Raj Kapoor
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 April 1997
Director
Raj Kapoor
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.0/10

Storyline

A man devotes his life to raising the daughter of the woman he loved after her death, causing a rift with his sister's family. Years later, when he rescues a mysterious woman and plans to marry her, his adopted daughter feels neglected and leaves. After learning the full story, she returns, and the family is reunited.

A promise of love that shaped a family's destiny.

Film Details

6.0Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 April 1997
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the only Tamil film directed by veteran Bollywood actor and director Raj Kapoor.
  • The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the soundtrack did not achieve the same commercial success as their other collaborations.
  • Actress Roja, who plays a pivotal character, appears only in the film's first act before her character's death.
  • The comedy track featuring Goundamani and Senthil was added to provide light relief from the film's intense family drama.
  • The movie's plot of a man raising another's child as his own was a common melodramatic theme in 1990s Tamil cinema.
  • Despite the star cast, the film had a relatively low-key release compared to other Sathyaraj films of that era.
  • The beach rescue scene where Sathyaraj's character saves Meena was filmed at the Marina Beach in Chennai.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vallal

Frequently Asked Questions