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Meendum Savithri(1996)

2.7/10
Tamil140 mins

Meendum Savithri (1996) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Visu. Starring Raja, Revathi and Nagesh. With an audience rating of 2.7/10, Meendum Savithri stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.

Director:Visu
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
9 February 1996
Director
Visu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
2.7/10

Storyline

A woman named Manju struggles to find a husband because her family cannot afford a dowry. She sees an ad from a man looking for a bride without any dowry. Manju decides to marry him, despite her father's shock at the man's family, and tries to build a life with them.

A bride without a dowry. A family without a clue.

Film Details

2.7Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 February 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleMeendum Savithri

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Meendum Savithri' references the 1941 Tamil classic 'Savithri', drawing a thematic link to strong female characters.
  • Director Visu also wrote the screenplay, continuing his signature style of socially conscious family dramas.
  • The movie was shot primarily in Chennai, with several scenes filmed in real middle-class neighborhood settings.
  • Actress Radhika, who played Manju, was already a well-known star in Tamil and Telugu cinema by this time.
  • The film's plot was considered progressive for its era by challenging dowry practices in marriage.
  • It was released during a period when director Visu was consistently making films about social issues in Tamil Nadu.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Sirpy, who was a frequent collaborator with director Visu in the 1990s.

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