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Vanaja Girija(1994)

Tamil150 minstheatrical

Vanaja Girija is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Keyaar. The film stars Ramki, Napoleon, Khushbu, and Mohini in lead roles. The story follows two sisters who seek revenge on a wealthy businessman by romancing his two sons. The film is a remake of the 1974 Tamil film Engamma Sapatham. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music, marking his 700th film as a composer. Critics praised the film for its comedic timing and the director's ability to keep audiences laughing throughout. The film was released on 16 December 1994.

Director:Kothandam Ramaiah
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Eros Now, Prime Video (Eros Now channel), Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
Theatrical Release
16 December 1994
Director
Kothandam Ramaiah
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
0

Storyline

Two sisters vow to destroy the family of the man who ruined their father's life. They plan to make his two sons fall in love with them. But their revenge plot takes an unexpected turn when real feelings get in the way.

Love is the sweetest revenge

Film Details

150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 December 1994
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
revengefamilylovejustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vanaja Girija

Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilayaraja (34 films together), Kushboo & Ilayaraja (32 films together), Ilayaraja & Panchu Arunachalam (26 films together), Vivek & Ilayaraja (16 films together), and Nizhalgal Ravi & Senthil (16 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Vana Ja Girija' to highlight the two female leads' names, but was shortened for release.
  • Director Kothandam Ramaiah was known for family dramas, and this was his only film featuring dual heroines as central characters.
  • Composer Deva reused a popular tune from his earlier film 'Chinna Thambi' for a song in this movie.
  • Actress Roja, who played Vanaja, was simultaneously shooting for multiple revenge-themed films in 1994.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a famous bungalow in Chennai's Poes Garden area.
  • Despite the serious revenge plot, the film included comedy tracks by actors like Vadivelu, which were added during filming.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films from that era where both female protagonists drive the entire story forward.

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