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Raman Abdullah(1997)

6.5/10
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

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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.

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