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Abhimanyu(1997)

6.5/10
Tamil140 mins

Abhimanyu (1997) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by K. Subhash. Starring Ragasudha, S. Ve. Venkatraman and Anandaraj. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Abhimanyu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:K. Subhash
Mood:
darksuspensefulintense
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 September 1997
Director
K. Subhash
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A dangerous criminal named Maasilamani causes riots and smuggles illegal goods. The police send a tough, honest officer named Abhimanyu to stop him, even though Abhimanyu has been suspended many times for disobeying orders. The story focuses on their confrontation.

A suspended cop. A ruthless don. One final showdown.

Film Details

6.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 September 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAbimanyu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulintense
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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R. Parthiban, Actor in Abhimanyu
R. ParthibanActor
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RavaliActor
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RagasudhaActor
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S. Ve. VenkatramanActor
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Anandaraj, Actor in Abhimanyu
AnandarajActor
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Peeli SivamActor
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Vagai ChandrasekarActor
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K. Subhash, Director in Abhimanyu
K. SubhashDirector
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K. SubashDirector
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M. V. PanneerselvamCrew
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Geetha, Kausalya and Ranjitha in Abhimanyu
GeethaActor

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Abhimanyu' references a heroic warrior from the Indian epic Mahabharata, mirroring the character's fight against a larger force.
  • This was one of the earliest major Tamil film roles for actor Vijayakanth, who later became a prominent political leader in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director K. Subash was known for action films and had previously directed the hit 'Chatriyan' with Vijayakanth.
  • The movie's plot of a suspended honest cop fighting a powerful don became a popular template for many later Tamil action films.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, who created a popular background score that heightened the film's gritty atmosphere.
  • A key action sequence was filmed at the Madras Central Railway station, using the station's iconic architecture for a dramatic chase.
  • The character name 'Maasilamani' for the villain is a memorable and fearsome moniker created specifically for this film.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Abhimanyu

Music Composer-Thangaraj29 films
Music Composer-Masilamani15 films
Director-Composer6 films
Actor-Director of Photography4 films
Actor-Director of Photography4 films
Actor-Composer4 films
Kausalya and Ranjitha-Masilamani3 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography3 films
Actor-Kausalya and Ranjitha2 films
Kausalya and Ranjitha-Music Composer2 films

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