
Vaanmathi(1996)
Tamil147 mins
Vaanmathi (1996) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by Agathiyan. Starring Ajith Kumar and Swathi. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Vaanmathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.
Director:Agathiyan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 January 1996
- Director
- Agathiyan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Vaanmathi grows up in a wealthy family but lives apart from her father with her mother. As a young woman, she enjoys teasing people for fun. When she tells a man named Krishna she loves him, he invites her to announce it at his birthday party, which starts their troubles.
“A playful tease leads to a dangerous love.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Vaanmathi' is a poetic Tamil word meaning 'sky-minded' or 'one with lofty thoughts'.
- Director Agathiyan originally planned to cast a different actress for the lead but chose Devayani after seeing her performance in another film.
- The movie's soundtrack by Sirpy became popular, with the song 'Kadhalenum' being a notable hit on radio charts.
- This was one of the early films for actor Abbas, who played Krishna, helping establish him in Tamil cinema.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations in and around Ooty, a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu.
- The story explores themes of class difference and family conflict, common in 1990s Tamil romantic dramas.
- Agathiyan is known for writing strong female characters, and Vaanmathi continues that trend with a playful, bold heroine.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Vaanmathi
Actor-Composer29 films →
Actor-Composer12 films →
Director-Composer6 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →
Director-Actor2 films →




