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Thedinen Vanthathu(1997)

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Tamil150 mins

Thedinen Vanthathu (1997) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Ravi Varma. Starring Kumarimuthu, Mantra and Goundamani.

Director:Ravi Varma
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 October 1997
Director
Ravi Varma
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
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Storyline

Two friends hide a bag of money in an empty house. When they go back to get it, a young woman and her family have moved in. They must figure out how to retrieve their cash without getting caught.

A hidden fortune, a new family, and a frantic cover-up.

Film Details

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150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 October 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThedinen Vanthathu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefriendshipfamilyidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Ravi Varma was also a noted cinematographer who shot for many popular films in the 1980s.
  • This was one of the early major film roles for actor Livingston, who later became famous as a director.
  • The comedy track involving the hidden bag was compared by some critics to plots in older Tamil farces.
  • The movie's title translates to 'I Came Searching', which directly hints at the main plot of retrieving the bag.
  • Actress Roja, who played the female lead, was already a well-established star in Telugu cinema before this Tamil release.
  • Parts of the film were shot in and around Chennai, using bungalow sets to create the occupied house setting.
  • The soundtrack by composer S. A. Rajkumar did not become a major hit, unlike his scores for other films in the same period.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thedinen Vanthathu

Frequently Asked Questions