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Nandhini(1997)

1.0/10
Tamil143 mins

Nandhini (1997) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Manobala. Starring Suhasini Maniratnam, Keerthi Reddy and Vadivukarasi. With an audience rating of 1.0/10, Nandhini stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:Manobala
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 July 1997
Director
Manobala
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
1.0/10

Storyline

A young woman named Raji is in love with Suresh, but she hears rumors about her mother's past with a family friend. When she confronts the man, he has a fatal heart attack, leaving Raji deeply upset. She pushes Suresh away and turns to her mother, but their strained relationship eventually leads Raji to reconcile with Suresh.

A mother's secret shakes a daughter's world.

Film Details

1.0Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 July 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleநந்தினி

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyloveidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was directed by Manobala, who is better known as a popular character actor in Tamil cinema.
  • It was one of the early films for actress Devayani, who played the dual role of mother Nandhini and daughter Raji.
  • The movie's plot explores themes of past secrets affecting the present, a common motif in 1990s Tamil family dramas.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Deva, a leading composer for romance films in the 90s.
  • Despite the dramatic storyline, the film did not achieve major commercial success at the box office.
  • Actor Vineeth, who played Suresh, was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema at the time.
  • The title 'Nandhini' references the mother's character, making her past the central mystery of the story.

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