
Gokulam(1993)
Tamil145 mins
Gokulam (1993) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Vikraman. Starring Kalyan Kumar, Chinni Jayanth and S. N. Vasanth. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Gokulam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1993.
Director:Vikraman
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 June 1993
- Director
- Vikraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
An orphan named Chellappa runs a struggling photo studio in a village. He falls for Mary, a woman there to study music, but she reveals a tragic past: she was once a wealthy woman named Gayatri, whose fiancé was killed before their engagement by a rival suitor. After that tragedy, she left her old life behind.
“A love story hidden behind a borrowed name.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 June 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGokulam
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gokulam' refers to the village where Lord Krishna grew up, symbolizing innocence and simplicity.
- Director Vikraman originally planned to cast a different actor for Chellappa but chose Jayaram after seeing his comic timing.
- This was one of the early films where comedian Vadivelu played a key supporting role, boosting his career.
- The song 'Mannil Indha' became popular for its folk melody and was filmed in a single village set.
- Actress Bhanupriya performed her own singing in some scenes, as her character is a music student.
- The movie was shot mostly in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to keep the setting authentic.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film gained a cult following for its blend of comedy and emotional drama.








