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Unakkaga Piranthen(1992)

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Unakkaga Piranthen (1992) is a Tamil film directed by Balu Anand. Starring Janagaraj, Mohini and Sangeeta.

Director:Balu Anand
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 May 1992
Director
Balu Anand
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Malini (Mohini), is a Sri Lankan refugee, who has taken shelter in a refugee camp in India. When a camp guard tries to molest her, a local man called Raja (Prashanth) comes to her rescue. They start meeting frequently and soon fall in love. When refugees are ordered back to Sri Lanka, Malini goes. Unable to bear the separation, Raja decides to swim to Sri Lanka, but on reaching shore he is arrested by coastal guards who think he is a terrorist. Raja manages to escape from captivity and find Malini.

Born for you, but whose love will win?

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 May 1992
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally planned to be directed by the veteran director K. Balachander, but he handed the project to his associate Balu Anand.
  • This movie marked the Tamil film debut of actress Sangeetha, who was already a known name in Telugu cinema.
  • The title 'Unakkaga Piranthen' translates to 'I Was Born for You,' a common romantic phrase in Tamil pop culture of the era.
  • Music composer Ilaiyaraaja recorded the film's songs in a single, marathon overnight session due to scheduling constraints.
  • A key comedy sequence featuring Janagaraj was partly improvised on set, drawing from his experience in stage plays.
  • The film's climax was shot at a real, functioning textile mill, requiring special permission to film during off-hours.
  • Despite a modest theatrical run, the film's audio cassette, especially the song 'Kadhal Mayakam,' enjoyed strong sales.

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Frequent partnerships reunited in Unakkaga Piranthen

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