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Minsaara Kanavu

  • 1997
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.5K
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Kajol, Prabhu Deva, and Arvind Swamy in Minsaara Kanavu (1997)
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Thomas loves Priya from their high school days but is afraid to confess. So he resorts to his friend Deva, to convince Priya. However, a tricky situation arises when Priya falls in love with... Read allThomas loves Priya from their high school days but is afraid to confess. So he resorts to his friend Deva, to convince Priya. However, a tricky situation arises when Priya falls in love with Deva.Thomas loves Priya from their high school days but is afraid to confess. So he resorts to his friend Deva, to convince Priya. However, a tricky situation arises when Priya falls in love with Deva.

  • Director
    • Rajiv Menon
  • Writers
    • Rajiv Menon
    • Sri Ramakrishna
  • Stars
    • Arvind Swamy
    • Prabhu Deva
    • Kajol
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rajiv Menon
    • Writers
      • Rajiv Menon
      • Sri Ramakrishna
    • Stars
      • Arvind Swamy
      • Prabhu Deva
      • Kajol
    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins total

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    Arvind Swamy
    Arvind Swamy
    • Thomas Thangadurai
    • (as Arvind Swami)
    Prabhu Deva
    Prabhu Deva
    • Deva
    Kajol
    Kajol
    • Priya Amalraj
    Nassar
    Nassar
    • Guru
    • (as Nasser)
    S.P. Balasubrahmanyam
    S.P. Balasubrahmanyam
    • James Thangadurai ; Thomas' father
    Girish Karnad
    Girish Karnad
    • Amal Raj
    Arundathi Nag
    Ranvir Shah
    • David
    Janaki Sabesh
    • Sister
    V.K. Ramasamy
    Rallapalli
    Mohan Raman
    Sarma P.J.
    Prakash Raj
    Prakash Raj
    • Jaipal
    Gautham Vasudev Menon
    Gautham Vasudev Menon
    • A man in the crowd
    • (uncredited)
    Rajiv Menon
    Rajiv Menon
    • Thomas's employee
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rajiv Menon
    • Writers
      • Rajiv Menon
      • Sri Ramakrishna
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    User reviews14

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    9jarfsu

    beautiful

    I have to say this is one of the finest stories in India cinema. The acting is stellar. Kajol is fantastic, and i enjoy her more playing roles that are out of her norm. The one thing i have to say about this movie is that the music is fantastic. The other thing, its a very colorful and hilarious movie and a bit of a tear jerker towards the end. Although one many not recognize the other lead actors, although they are quite famous in the south. I think the ambiguity that these actors bring works in the movies favor. The musical numbers are very well directed, and they transport you into another world. Especially the song "chanda re" it is beautifully choreographed. You will definitely be humming to the movies tune long after you have watched it.
    7sourishravi

    FOCUS

    "Vennilave" is the turning point of the film. Each and every frame was engaging and that was the major reason for such a Great success! Kajol's variation in acting was lit! Rajiv Menon u r a master!:)
    10ldlAkasha

    Well done, great dancing, not stereotypical

    Finally, a recent movie about Catholics that isn't bending to the RSS-supported negative stereotype! Perhaps that's because it was made in the south, another place not looked upon too kindly by Hindutvadis. Kajol wants to be a nun, not because of western brainwashing or because she wants to hide from the world (as in yeh zindagi ka safar), but because she feels drawn to God and sees the church's emphasis on social work as something she really wants to have a part in. (Also doesn't want the shackles of marriage.) She looks stunning, as always -- she outshines her cousin (Rani) everywhere she goes. She is loved first by Thomas (Aravindsami plus 30 lbs and a whole lot of whitening creams since Bombay 2 years earlier?) and then by Deva (Prabudeva), who was sent by Thomas to woo her in his stead (very Shakespearean). There is a breathtaking semi-salsa dance scene with Kajol and Prabudeva, where he really proves his talent. Kajol, loves the church, is loved by two men who are friends.... which will she choose? You are really kept in suspense until the end!
    10disizzgsk

    Best Romantic,Comedy Film Ever

    I have seen the movie in telugu version Merupu Kalalu movie name.It was dubbed in telugu and Hindi also. when i was teenage passionate about this movie songs and so tempted music by AR Rahman and songs super hit. Love everything in movie, can't miss each one frame beautiful love story between three youngsters. Every character played different way to express best scenes and especially about Kajol actress and Prabhudeva and AR Rahman Music. I have been big fan of Kajol since Kuch kuch hota hai movie she is amazing actress and found few movies very such big hit in 2000s.

    Story is completely moving around one Girl and love story between two guys really much appreciate story narration. Prabhu deva dance in songs are big asset.

    A Girl wants to become Nun and how her life is turned, its a super story screenplay. AVM productions presented in golden jublee celebrations they don't forget this movie ever. Its a such huge big hit to All Star Casting Director and Music Director. so many awards won especially Vennelave Vennelave song its a ultimate song ever and beautiful choreography got a national award.

    Any way as a big fan of kajol i satisfied with movie lot and lot and found best romantic musical love story.
    7touchjen

    Cool Romantic

    I had seen this film in my UG second year. I simply loved, loves the film. Kajoland all other portraits to feel of the movie. It implicitly tells the life romantic scenes, especially in the song VENNILAVE VENNILAVE. tells Love differ from money. The friendly character of Prabhu Deva makes chemistry with love hated, especially marriage hated but cheerful Kajol. Arvindsamy character exploits very well with his professional look. Like the crown to all A.R.rahman's mind throbbing music which wins heart

    Believe me, I have watched this more then dozen times.

    Jenith, S/W Analyst Chennai IN

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    • Trivia
      Madhuri Dixit was the first choice for this movie later cast kajol
    • Connections
      References An American in Paris (1951)
    • Soundtracks
      Vennilave
      (Tamil)

      Vocals by Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam

      Lyrics by Vairamuthu

      Music by A.R. Rahman

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1997 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Мечты
    • Filming locations
      • Lawrence School, Lovedale, Tamil Nadu, India(school)
    • Production company
      • A.V.M. Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 33m(153 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby SR

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