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Marutha Pandi(1990)
Tamil mins
Marutha Pandi (1990) is a Tamil film directed by Manoj Kumar.
Director:Manoj Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 May 1990
- Director
- Manoj Kumar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Maruthu Pandi works as a coracle operator by day and protects his village by night. He cares for his pregnant, mentally ill sister. A dancer named Kanagavalli falls for him, but she is actually an undercover police officer sent to arrest him for his past.
“A hero by day, a target by night.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date27 May 1990
Also Known AsMaruthu Paandi · Marudhu Pandi · Marudhu Paandi
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Manickam' after the protagonist's real name, but was later changed to 'Maruthu Pandi'.
- Director Manoj Kumar was also a popular actor in Tamil cinema, known for playing supporting roles in many films.
- The movie's climax was shot in a real village setting in Tamil Nadu, using local villagers as extras.
- This was one of the few films where actor Ramki played a dual role, portraying both the hero and a brief appearance as a mythological character in a dream sequence.
- The song 'Kadhal Vandhu' became a hit and was later reused in a 2000s Tamil film with new visuals.
- The coracle (small round boat) used by the hero became a visual symbol in the film's posters and promotions.
- Despite being an action film, it had an unusual number of comedy scenes involving the character played by actor Goundamani.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Marutha Pandi