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Vaanmathi(1996)

6.8/10
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

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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

Frequently Asked Questions