Lucky Man(1995)
Tamil132 mins
Lucky Man (1995) is a 132-minute Tamil film directed by Prathap K. Pothan . Starring Karthik, Goundamani and Senthil. With an audience rating of 4.4/10, Lucky Man stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1995.
Director:Prathap K. Pothan
Mood:
funnysuspensefulwhimsical
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1995
- Director
- Prathap K. Pothan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A book belonging to the god of death accidentally falls to earth in Tamil Nadu. A young man named Gopi finds it and starts misusing its power to kill or save people for his own gain. Meanwhile, the god's assistant must retrieve the book within a month to prevent chaos among humans.
“A book that decides life or death falls into the wrong hands.”
Film Details
4.4Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 April 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleலக்கிமேன்
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysuspensefulwhimsical
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyfriendship
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's premise is loosely inspired by the 1994 Hollywood movie 'The Santa Clause', but adapted with Hindu mythological elements.
- Director Prathap Pothan is better known for critically acclaimed dramas, making this comedy a rare genre departure for him.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, was reportedly chosen for his ability to blend comedy with the film's supernatural plot.
- The movie's special effects for the mythological scenes were considered quite advanced for mid-90s Tamil cinema.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to explore a full-length fantasy comedy plot centered on Hindu deities.
- The soundtrack by composer Sirpy included a popular comedy song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' that gained airplay at the time.
- Despite its unique concept, the film had a moderate box office run and later gained some recognition through television broadcasts.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Lucky Man