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Avvai Shanmughi(1996)

5.9/10
Tamil158 mins

Avvai Shanmughi (1996) is a 158-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Meena and Heera. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Avvai Shanmughi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
Theatrical Release
10 November 1996
Director
K. S. Ravikumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 38m
GudVibe Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

A divorced father misses his daughter and wants to be near her. He gets a job as a governess in his former father-in-law's house, disguising himself as a woman. This lets him care for his child while keeping his true identity a secret.

A father becomes a nanny to be near his daughter.

Film Details

5.9Rating
158Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 November 1996
Original Titleஅவ்வை சண்முகி
Also Known Asஅவ்வை சண்முகி · Bhamane Satyabhamane

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability5

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is an official remake of the Hollywood movie 'Mrs. Doubtfire', but the story was adapted heavily for Tamil audiences.
  • Kamal Haasn's makeup for the Avvai Shanmugi character took over four hours to apply each day.
  • The film's title 'Avvai Shanmugi' references a wise old woman from Tamil folklore, similar to the character played by Kamal Haasan.
  • This was one of the few films where comedian 'Goundamani' and 'Senthil' did not appear together, as only Goundamani was cast.
  • The movie was a major box office success and ran for over 100 days in many theatres across Tamil Nadu.
  • Actress Meena, who played the daughter, was actually 22 years old during filming, much older than her character.
  • The iconic scene where Shanmugi sings 'Kalakalakalakkum Kalangal' was filmed at the famous Binny Mills in Chennai.

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