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Arangetra Velai(1990)

3.6/10
Tamil154 mins

Arangetra Velai (1990) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Fazil. Starring Mamukkoya, Revathi and V. K. Ramasamy. With an audience rating of 3.6/10, Arangetra Velai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1990.

Director:Fazil
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 February 1990
Director
Fazil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
3.6/10

Storyline

Three unemployed people struggle to find work. One of them is a middle-aged man who owns a failing theater. The story follows their comedic efforts to improve their situation.

Three friends. No jobs. One wild plan.

Film Details

3.6Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 February 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஅரங்கேற்ற வேளை
Also Known Asஅரங்கேற்ற வேளை

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipsurvivalidentityfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned as a Malayalam movie titled 'Pappan Priyappetta Pappan' before being adapted into Tamil.
  • Director Fazil cast his frequent collaborator Mohanlal in a cameo, marking one of the actor's rare appearances in a Tamil film at the time.
  • The comedy heavily relies on the chemistry between the lead trio, played by Prabhu, Revathi, and Sreenivasan.
  • The movie's title translates to 'Unemployed Job', directly highlighting its core theme of unemployment.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films of the era shot extensively in the hill station of Ooty.
  • The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, especially the song 'Poo Maalai Vaangi'.
  • The film's plot of unemployed youths resonated during a period of economic uncertainty in India.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions