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Naan Pudicha Maapillai(1991)
Tamil mins
Naan Pudicha Maapillai (1991) is a Tamil film directed by V. Shekar.
Director:V. Shekar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 February 1991
- Director
- V. Shekar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A village leader wants to find a husband for his daughter. He looks for a man who matches his own strict values and traditions. The story follows his attempts to arrange this marriage.
“A father's perfect groom isn't her perfect match.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 February 1991
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on the popular phrase 'Naan Pudicha Mappillai' (The son-in-law I like), which was a common saying in Tamil matrimonial contexts.
- Director V. Sekhar was known for his comedy films, and this movie continued his collaboration with actor-director S.V. Sekhar, who often starred in his projects.
- The movie features music by composer Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo in the late 80s and early 90s, though this was one of their later works before they split.
- A key comedy track in the film involves the confusion and chaos of arranging a marriage, reflecting common family tensions in Tamil Nadu at the time.
- The film was released during a period when village-based family comedies were a successful genre in Tamil cinema, following similar themes of tradition vs. modernity.
- Actor Manorama, a comedy legend, appears in a supporting role, adding to the film's humorous take on family and social expectations.