Pass Mark(1993)
Pass Mark is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by V. Balakrishnan. The film stars Ramki as Murali and Kasthuri as Shanthi, with Janagaraj, Vivek, and S. S. Chandran in supporting roles. The story follows Murali, an unemployed prankster who takes dangerous bets for money, leading to the ruin of a young woman's wedding. The film explores themes of responsibility, love, and personal growth. The music was composed by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu. It received positive reviews for its performances and story. The film was released on 23 July 1993.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 July 1993
- Director
- V. Balakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 0
Storyline
Murali is a jobless young man who will do anything for a bet. He steals a wedding necklace as part of a challenge, ruining the bride's marriage. Filled with guilt, he must now protect her from the villain and win her heart.
“Some bets change your life forever.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pass Mark
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Vivek & Venniradai Moorthy (13 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Janagaraj (13 films together), Saravanan & Deva (12 films together), Deva & Janagaraj (12 films together), and Venniradai Moorthy & Deva (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director C. V. Balakrishnan was a well-known cinematographer, and this was his only directorial venture.
- The movie's plot of a wedding being disrupted by a challenge is similar to a subplot in the 1991 Hindi film 'Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin'.
- Actor Murali, who played the lead, was primarily known for serious roles, making this playful character a slight shift.
- The film was not a major commercial success, arriving during a crowded period for romantic dramas in Tamil cinema.
- A key song, 'Kadhal Vandhachu', was composed by Ilaiyaraaja but is not widely remembered among his hits from that era.
- The title 'Pass Mark' metaphorically refers to the protagonist's efforts to pass a moral test, not an academic one.
- The movie's release coincided with the rising popularity of thriller elements in Tamil romantic films of the early 1990s.