Mouna Raagam

1986 2h 26m TA

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7.9

BANGER

★7.9TMDB · 26

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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Divya, a college student, is forced to marry Chandrakumar due to family pressure. However, she asks for a divorce as a wedding gift, revealing her past.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Revathi
Divya
Mohan
Chandrakumar
Karthik
Manohar
V. K. Ramasamy
Chandrakumar's boss
Ra. Sankaran
Chandramouli
Rani Patel
Kanchana
Lawyer
Vani
Janaki

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mani Ratnam
Writers: Mani Ratnam
Languages: Tamil
Countries: India

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ERA

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40 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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ERA

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Directed by Mani Ratnam, shot by P. C. Sreeram. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ilaiyaraaja. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor B. Lenin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Revathi and Mohan and Karthik carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0091559 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mani Ratnam directs. P. C. Sreeram behind the camera. Ilaiyaraaja scores. B. Lenin cuts. Produced in India. Dialogue in Tamil.

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Things worth knowing

140 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Mani Ratnam, shot by P. C. Sreeram. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ilaiyaraaja. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor B. Lenin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Revathi and Mohan and Karthik carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0091559 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.