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Poomani(1996)
Tamil139 mins
Poomani (1996) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by Mu. Kalanjiyam. Starring Sabitha Anand, Prakash Raj and Manivannan. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Poomani stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.
Director:Mu. Kalanjiyam
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 November 1996
- Director
- Mu. Kalanjiyam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A man runs away on his wedding day. His brother marries the bride instead, even though she dislikes him at first. Over time, she begins to see him in a new light.
“A marriage of duty becomes a bond of love.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 November 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director, Mu Kalanjiyam, was also a well-known Tamil novelist and short story writer.
- This movie was one of the few 1990s Tamil films where the hero, played by Vijayakanth, marries his brother's runaway bride.
- Actress Roja, who played Vijaya, was a popular pairing with Vijayakanth in several action films during that era.
- The story explores the traditional Tamil village setting and family honor, common themes in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- The film's music was composed by Sirpy, a frequent collaborator with actor Vijayakanth in the 1990s.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not achieve major commercial success compared to other Vijayakanth films of the time.
- The title 'Poomani' refers to the protagonist's name, which is a traditional Tamil name meaning 'flower-like' or 'precious'.
Notable Collaborations
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