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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1988-08-12 · 161 min · ★ 8.2

Family · Drama · Romance

The son of an orthodox Carnatic Musician spreads awareness about social causes against his father's will, and gains the trust of local people and brings self-awareness to neighbouring villages.

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Production details

Directors
K. Balachander
Production companies
Kavithalayaa Productions
Countries
India
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kamal HaasanKamal HaasanUdhayamoorthi
SeethaSeethaLalithakamalam
ManoramaManoramaAngayarkanni
Gemini GanesanGemini GanesanBilahari Marthandam Pillai
JanagarajJanagaraj
Prasad Babu
NassarNassarWine Shop Owner
CharleCharle
Kavithalayaa KrishnanKavithalayaa Krishnan
ThariniThariniMohana
K. S. Jayalakshmi
V. K. RamasamyV. K. Ramasamy'Bloody' MP
Delhi GaneshDelhi GaneshArasiyalvathi
Meesai MurugesanMeesai MurugesanAnjayya
Typist GopuTypist Gopu
Ramesh AravindRamesh AravindCharukesi
VasanthVasanthSelf - Reporter (uncredited)

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