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Anthimanthaarai(1996)
Tamil131 mins
Anthimanthaarai (1996) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Ra. Sankaran, Vagai Chandrasekar and Kamala Kamesh. With an audience rating of 4.3/10, Anthimanthaarai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 June 1996
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
A freedom fighter on the run hides in a woman's house. They develop a deep, respectful friendship during this time. This special connection stays with both of them forever.
“A stranger at her door. A bond that lasts forever.”
Film Details
4.3Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 June 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஅந்திமந்தாரை
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalidentityfriendshiplove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1







VijayakumarActor
→#2
JayasudhaActor
→#3
SanghaviActor
→#4
Ra. SankaranActor
→#5
V
Vagai ChandrasekarActor
→#6
K
Kamala KameshActor
→#7
#8V
Veera RaghavanActor
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BharathirajaDirector
→#9
#10C
C. DhanapalCrew
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A. R. RahmanMusic Composer
→#11
A.R. RahmanMusic
→#12
C
Chandraleela BharathirajaCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Anthimanthaarai' means 'last lamp' in Tamil, symbolizing hope in darkness.
- This was one of the few films where director Bharathiraja did not also write the screenplay himself.
- The movie was shot in just a few interior locations to create a claustrophobic, wartime feel.
- Actress Roja, known for commercial roles, took this part to work with the respected director Bharathiraja.
- The story is set during World War II, a rare historical backdrop for a Tamil drama in the 1990s.
- The film had a limited theatrical release compared to Bharathiraja's more famous rural love stories.
- Music director Ilaiyaraaja's soundtrack used minimal instruments to match the film's tense mood.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Anthimanthaarai