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Rettai Jadai Vayasu(1997)

4.8/10
Tamil134 mins

Rettai Jadai Vayasu (1997) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by C. Sivakumar. Starring Goundamani , Mantra and Ajith Kumar . With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Rettai Jadai Vayasu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:C. Sivakumar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 December 1997
Director
C. Sivakumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

A man falls in love with a local girl while visiting his sister. Their relationship faces trouble when another man also wants to marry her. The situation gets even harder when the girl's own mother disapproves of their match.

A love triangle heats up when a mother says no.

Film Details

4.8Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 December 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleரெட்டை ஜடை வயசு

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This film was the only Tamil movie directed by C. Sivakumar, who was primarily known as a cinematographer.
  • The movie's title translates to 'Two Braids Age,' a poetic Tamil phrase referring to a young, unmarried woman.
  • Actor Livingston, known for comic roles, played a supporting part, adding to the film's lighthearted moments.
  • The soundtrack by Deva included a hit song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu,' which gained popularity on radio and audio cassettes.
  • It was filmed partly in Pollachi and surrounding rural areas, capturing a late-1990s Tamil Nadu backdrop.
  • The plot revolves around a 'love triangle,' a common theme in Tamil cinema of that era, but with a focus on family objections.
  • Despite a modest box office run, the film is sometimes recalled for its music and as an example of 1990s rural romance comedies.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Rettai Jadai Vayasu

Actor-Vijay´s Uncle80 films
Vijay´s Uncle-Music Composer33 films
Vijay-Music Composer12 films
Actor-Vijay´s brother in law and Anjali´s Brother5 films
Vijay´s Uncle-Vijay´s brother in law and Anjali´s Brother5 films
Music Composer-Vijay´s brother in law and Anjali´s Brother5 films
Actor-Vijay´s brother in law and Anjali´s Brother4 films
Vijay´s Uncle-Actor4 films
Vijay´s Uncle-Anjali3 films

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