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Nesam

  • 1997
  • 2h 19m
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5.6/10
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Ajith Kumar and Maheswari in Nesam (1997)
ComedyRomance

When a bank manager refuses Nathan a loan for his business, Nathan starts romancing his daughter, hoping that might help. Although he really falls for her, Madhu dumps him when she learns th... Read allWhen a bank manager refuses Nathan a loan for his business, Nathan starts romancing his daughter, hoping that might help. Although he really falls for her, Madhu dumps him when she learns the truth.When a bank manager refuses Nathan a loan for his business, Nathan starts romancing his daughter, hoping that might help. Although he really falls for her, Madhu dumps him when she learns the truth.

  • Director
    • K. Subash
  • Writers
    • Manivannan
    • K. Subash
  • Stars
    • Ajith Kumar
    • Maheswari
    • Goundamani
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
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    • Director
      • K. Subash
    • Writers
      • Manivannan
      • K. Subash
    • Stars
      • Ajith Kumar
      • Maheswari
      • Goundamani
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    Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar
    • Ranganathan
    Maheswari
    • Madhu
    Goundamani
    Goundamani
    • Narasimman
    Manivannan
    Manivannan
    • Muthuvel Arunachalam (Ranganathan's Father)
    Senthil
    Senthil
    • Thanikachalam
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    • Self (Cameo Role)
    Manobala
    Manobala
    • Telephone Booth Owner (Cameo Role)
    Sathyapriya
    Sathyapriya
    • Madhu's Mother
    Jyothi Lakshmi
    Jyothi Lakshmi
    • Special Appearance
    Anuja
    • Special Appearance
    Jyothimeena
    • Special Appearance
    Shakeela
    Shakeela
    • Special Appearance
    Pandu
    Subela Sudhakar
    • Vaitheeswara Moorthy
    Vichu Vishwanath
    • Muthuvel Arunachalam's Assistant
    Mohan Ram
    • Director
      • K. Subash
    • Writers
      • Manivannan
      • K. Subash
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      Oh Ranganatha
      Music by Deva

      Lyrics by Palani Bharathi

      Performed by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and K.S. Chithra

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 1997 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • Tamil
      • Telugu
    • Also known as
      • Prema Janta
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    • Budget
      • ₹27,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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