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Anjali(1990)

7.8/10
Tamil150 mins

Anjali (1990) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring Shruthi, Tarun and Chethan Cheenu. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Anjali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1990.

Director:Mani Ratnam
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 July 1990
Director
Mani Ratnam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A woman discovers her daughter, who she thought had died, is actually alive but has a mental illness. She and her family then struggle with the difficulties of caring for the child.

A lost child returns, but not the same.

Film Details

7.8Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 July 1990
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familylovesurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's child actors were mostly non-professionals, including the lead actress Shamili, who was discovered at a birthday party.
  • Mani Ratnam initially planned to make a film about street children but shifted focus after reading a newspaper article about a child with a disability.
  • The iconic apartment building where the family lives is the 'Gee Gee Apartments' in Chennai, which became a minor tourist spot after the film.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja recorded the song 'Raathiri Nerathu' in a single take with singer Sujatha, as per Mani Ratnam's request for a raw feel.
  • The film was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 63rd Academy Awards, though it was not nominated.
  • The character Anjali's distinctive red dress was chosen to make her stand out visually and symbolize her unique presence in the family.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Anjali

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