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Guna(1991)

7.7/10
Tamil167 mins

Guna (1991) is a 167-minute Tamil film directed by Santhana Bharathi. Starring Roshini, Reka and Kamal Haasan. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Guna stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1991.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 November 1991
Director
Santhana Bharathi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A man with mental health issues imagines a perfect wife. When he sees a woman at a temple, he believes she is that imaginary person. He then kidnaps her, thinking she belongs with him.

A love story only he can see.

Film Details

7.7Rating
167Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date5 November 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGuna · Gunaa

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
loveidentitymental healthobsession
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Gunaa' is the name of a raga in Indian classical music, reflecting the film's musical theme.
  • Director Santhana Bharathi was an assistant to director Mani Ratnam before making this film.
  • The song 'Kanmani Anbodu' was filmed in Kodaikanal and became a huge hit for composer Ilaiyaraaja.
  • Actor Kamal Haasan reportedly spent time with psychiatric patients to prepare for his role as Gunaa.
  • The film initially struggled at the box office but later gained a cult following through television reruns.
  • Actress Roshni was chosen for the female lead after several other actresses were considered.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single long take, which was rare for Tamil cinema at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Guna

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