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Athamaga Rathiname(1994)

Tamil130 mins

Athamaga Rathiname is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Gangai Amaran. The lead cast includes Selva, Ranjitha, Pandiyan, and Viji. The story is set in a rural Tamil village where a poor bull race champion fights to marry his true love against the wishes of his mother and a wealthy rival. The film explores class conflict, parental pressure, and the resilience of love. It was produced by Sheela Sivagnanam and S. S. Sivaram under Sheela Cine Arts. The music was composed by Gangai Amaran himself. The film was released on December 8, 1994, and runs for 130 minutes.

Director:Gangai Amaran
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 December 1994
Director
Gangai Amaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
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Storyline

Muniyandi, a poor village bull race champion, loves Pandiamma deeply. His mother wants him to marry a rich woman instead. A wealthy bully named Rajapandi also wants Pandiamma. Muniyandi must choose between his mother's wishes and his true love. He faces a final race that will decide everything.

A love that cannot be bought

Film Details

130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 December 1994

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Athamaga Rathiname

Cast reunions in this film: Venniradai Moorthy & Manorama (21 films together), Vadivelu & Manorama (16 films together), Vadivelu & Venniradai Moorthy (12 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Ganthimathi (5 films together), Vadivelu & Ranjitha (4 films together), and Vadivelu & Ganthimathi (4 films together).

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