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Murai Maman(1995)

4.1/10
Tamil140 mins

Murai Maman (1995) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Sundar C.. Starring Jai Ganesh, Kushboo and Goundamani. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Murai Maman stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1995.

Director:Sundar C.
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 May 1995
Director
Sundar C.
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

Two brothers known as troublemakers run a village theater. Their family has long been in a feud with another family. When the brother's sister returns with her grown daughter, he falls for her, but the rival family also wants her to marry their son, testing both the new romance and the old feud.

A family feud. A forbidden love. Can laughter unite them?

Film Details

4.1Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 May 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleமுறைமாமன்
Also Known AsMuraiMaman

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloverevengefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
4.1/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was a remake of the 1994 Malayalam movie 'Mohanlal' starring Mohanlal, which was also remade in Telugu as 'Mohanlal'.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films where comedian Goundamani played a lead role alongside Jayaram, rather than just a supporting comedian.
  • Director Sundar C made his directorial debut with this film, launching a long career in Tamil cinema.
  • The movie featured an early role for actress Kushboo, who was already a major star but was transitioning to more mature roles.
  • The soundtrack by Sirpy became popular, especially the song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu', which played frequently on Tamil radio.
  • The film's title 'Murai Maman' translates to 'Rightful Uncle', referring to the family dynamics central to the plot.
  • It was shot primarily in Chennai and a few village sets, with the theater scenes filmed at a real single-screen cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Murai Maman

Chinna Thambi-Actor80 films
Chinna Thambi-Sirasu's mother41 films
Actor-Sirasu's mother40 films
Chinna Thambi-Parameswaran31 films
Actor-Sirasu's mother15 films
Director-Director of Photography14 films
Chinna Thambi-Actor14 films
Sirasu's mother-Parameswaran13 films
Chinna Thambi-Music Composer11 films
Chinna Thambi-Actor10 films
Sirasu's mother-Actor10 films
Director-Chinna Thambi8 films
Chinna Thambi-Director of Photography6 films

Frequently Asked Questions