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Anthimanthaarai(1996)

4.3/10
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
Vijayakumar, Actor in Anthimanthaarai
VijayakumarActor
#2
Jayasudha, Actor in Anthimanthaarai
JayasudhaActor
#3
Sanghavi, Actor in Anthimanthaarai
SanghaviActor
#4
Ra. Sankaran, Actor in Anthimanthaarai
Ra. SankaranActor
#5
V
Vagai ChandrasekarActor
#6
K
Kamala KameshActor
#7
V
Veera RaghavanActor
#8
Bharathiraja, Director in Anthimanthaarai
BharathirajaDirector
#9
C
C. DhanapalCrew
#10
A. R. Rahman, Music Composer in Anthimanthaarai
A. R. RahmanMusic Composer
#11
A.R. Rahman, Original Music Composer in Anthimanthaarai
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

Frequently Asked Questions