Aranmanai Kili(1993)
Aranmanai Kili is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, produced, and directed by Raj Kiran. The film stars Raj Kiran, Ahana, Vadivelu, and Gayathri in lead roles. The story follows a loyal servant who rescues a rich girl from a brothel and takes her to his village. The film explores themes of class divide, love, and courage. It was a commercial success and is remembered for its emotional narrative and strong performances. Ahana made her Tamil debut with this film. The movie was released in 1993 and has a runtime of 153 minutes.
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- Theatrical Release
- 16 April 1993
- Director
- Rajkiran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Rating
- 2.8/10
Storyline
A rich young girl named Poongodi is kidnapped and forced into prostitution. Raju, a poor servant who works for her family, risks everything to rescue her. He takes her to his village to keep her safe. But the criminals are hunting them. Raju must fight to protect the woman he loves.
“Love that breaks all chains.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aranmanai Kili
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Ilayaraja (23 films together), Rajkiran & Ilayaraja (5 films together), and Vadivelu & Rajkiran (4 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film directed by actor Rajkiran, who also played the lead role.
- The film's title translates to 'Parrot of the Palace', a common metaphor for a charming talker in Tamil.
- Comedian Vadivelu, who plays a supporting role, was still early in his film career at this time.
- The movie is not widely available on modern streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen work from the era.
- It was released during a period when many Tamil films were exploring rural family dramas and comedies.
- Actress Gayathri Raghuram, credited as Gayathri, was a popular dancer and actress in the 1990s.