
Raman Abdullah(1997)
Tamil137 mins
Raman Abdullah (1997) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Kitty, Vignesh and Karan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Raman Abdullah stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.
Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 August 1997
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two close friends, one Muslim and one Hindu, get into trouble. They try to avoid looking bad in front of a strict religious leader. Their attempts to save face lead to comedic misadventures.
“Two friends, one lie, and a holy man to impress.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 August 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsRaman Abdhulla
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipfamilyloveidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2K
KittyActor
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VigneshRaman
→#3
KaranAbdullah
→#4
Easwari RaoActor
→#5R
RudraActor
→#6
#7B
Babloo PrithiveerajActor
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Delhi GaneshActor
→#8
SivakumarActor
→#9
CharlieActor
→#10
Aadukalam NarenActor
→#11
Balu MahendraDirector
→#12
IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#13
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
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Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on the names of the two lead characters, Raman and Abdullah.
- Balu Mahendra, known for serious films, directed this as a rare full-length comedy in his career.
- The story is based on a real-life incident involving the director's friends from different religions.
- Actor Ramesh Aravind, who played Raman, learned Tamil specifically for this film as he is a Kannada speaker.
- The movie was shot quickly, mostly in and around Chennai, using real locations to keep costs low.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Nagesh in a small but memorable role as a marriage broker.
- Despite being a comedy, the film subtly addresses themes of religious harmony and friendship.
Notable Collaborations
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