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Gokulam(1993)

7.5/10
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

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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.

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