
Pudhu Manithan(1991)
Tamil140 mins
Pudhu Manithan (1991) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Manivannan. Starring Manorama, Bhanupriya and Goundamani. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Pudhu Manithan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1991.
Director:Manivannan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 March 1991
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Kabali is a fisherman who is both respected and feared. He falls in love with a singer named Suganthi. Before he can tell her, she is set to marry a wealthy womanizer named Sundar, leading to a major conflict.
“A fisherman's love faces a rich man's power.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date22 March 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPudhu Manithan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1









ManoramaActor
→#2
BhanupriyaSuganthi
→#3
GoundamaniRasappa
→#4
#5R
R. SarathkumarActor
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P. VasuActor
→#6M
MadhuriActor
→#7
#8H
Halwa VasuActor
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SathyapriyaActor
→#9
SathyarajKabali
→#10
Ponnambalamhenchman
→#11
ManivannanDirector
→#12
#13D
D. ShankarCrew
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DevaMusic Composer
→#14
V
V. ThangarajCrew
→#15
R
R. M. VeerappanCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Pudhu Manidhan' translates to 'New Human', reflecting the lead character's transformation.
- Director Manivannan also wrote the story, drawing from his frequent focus on social class conflicts.
- The movie was released the same year as another major Manivannan-directed hit, 'Chinna Thambi'.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays Kabali, was known for his rugged roles but this film blended romance with his tough image.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, continuing his long collaboration with Manivannan.
- It features a cameo by comedian Goundamani, a popular pairing with Senthil, though not in a major role.
- The coastal setting for the fisherman scenes was likely filmed in Tamil Nadu's real fishing villages for authenticity.
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