Duet(1994)
Duet is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Prabhu, Ramesh Aravind, and Meenakshi Seshadri. It marks the debut of Prakash Raj in Tamil cinema. The story follows two musician brothers who fall in love with the same woman. The film is set in Chennai and surrounding areas. It is inspired by the 1990 French film Cyrano de Bergerac. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. The soundtrack features saxophone performances by Kadri Gopalnath. The film received positive reviews for its screenplay and performances. It was released on 20 May 1994.
Quick Facts
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- Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 20 May 1994
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Two brothers, Guna and Siva, run a popular orchestra. They both fall in love with their neighbor Anjali. Siva lies and takes credit for his brother's talents. Guna hides his feelings because he is insecure about his weight. A possessive film star creates more trouble. The brothers must choose between love and their bond.
“Two brothers. One love. A tragic duet.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Duet
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Senthil & Charlie (24 films together), Meenakshi Seshadri & Meenakshi Sheshadri (23 films together), Prabhu & Senthil (16 films together), Senthil & Charle (16 films together), and K. Balachander & Charlie (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a stage play before being adapted for the screen by director K. Balachander.
- Actress Roja made her Tamil film debut with this movie, after already being a star in Telugu cinema.
- The film's music composer A.R. Rahman reused the tune of 'June Pona' for a Hindi film song later in his career.
- A young actor named Murali, who played a supporting role, would later become a noted lead actor in Tamil cinema.
- The movie was shot in just a few outdoor locations, with many scenes set in a single house to control costs.
- It was one of the few films where comedian Goundamani played a relatively serious character instead of his usual comic role.
- The title 'Duet' refers to the two brothers but also to the musical partnership between the director and composer.