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Maanbumigu Maanavan(1996)

6.0/10
Tamil149 mins

Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Starring Vijay, Swapna Bedi and Srinath. With an audience rating of 6.0/10, Maanbumigu Maanavan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 April 1996
Director
S. A. Chandrasekhar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
6.0/10

Storyline

Shiva is a carefree young man who helps two friends get married against their parents' wishes. When the bride is later assaulted by a man named Madan, Shiva and his friends set out to make him face justice.

Friendship tested by a brutal crime. Justice demands action.

Film Details

6.0Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date12 April 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleMaanbumigu Maanavan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefriendshipcorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Maanbumigu Maanavan' translates to 'The Most Honorable Student', a title that contrasts with the film's intense revenge plot.
  • This was one of the early films where actor Vijay, the director's son, played a character named Shiva, a name he would use in several later hit movies.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Sirpy was a moderate success, with the song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' gaining popularity on radio at the time.
  • Actress Rambha, who played the female lead, was a major star in Telugu cinema and this role was part of her busy period in Tamil films in the mid-1990s.
  • The villain character Madan was played by actor Vijayakumar, who was known for often playing dignified father roles, making this a notable negative role for him.
  • The film's plot involving a gang rape and revenge was considered quite bold and intense for a mainstream commercial movie in 1996.
  • Director S. A. Chandrasekhar often cast his son Vijay in roles that showcased a mix of romance and action, establishing a template for the actor's future career.

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