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Poove Unakkaga (1996): Cast & Plot

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Poove Unakkaga is a 1996 comedy drama directed by Vikraman, starring Vijay as Raja, M. N. Nambiar and Nagesh. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes.

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Poove Unakkaga (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 24m (144 min)
Director
Vikraman
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
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The story

What Is Poove Unakkaga About?

The premise of Poove Unakkaga without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Raja discovers that the girl he adores is already in love with another man. Upon learning that their families have been locked in a long‑standing feud, he journeys to their village, intent on mending the rivalry and uniting the lovers for a happy future.

Poove Unakkaga Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Poove Unakkaga Cast & Characters

Vijay leads the cast as Raja, with M. N. Nambiar as Sadhasivam and Nagesh as Stephen. Directed by Vikraman; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Vikraman

More films directed by Vikraman: Mariyadhai, Chennai Kadhal, Cheppave Chirugali and Vasantham.

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Plot

Poove Unakkaga Plot Summary

What happens in Poove Unakkaga from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sadasivam M. N. Nambiar and Stephen Nagesh were lifelong family friends, a bond that endured for generations until Sadhasivam’s daughter Janaki fell in love with Stephen’s son Robert. The romance crossed lines of faith, triggering a fierce opposition between the two households. When the couple eloped and wed, both families cast them out, and the rift blossomed into a deep, lasting enmity. Vasudevan Malaysia Vasudevan is Sadhasivam’s son, and Moses Jai Ganesh is Stephen’s son, carrying the feud into a new generation.

Full summary

The whole story of Poove Unakkaga, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Poove Unakkaga?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the young man who arrives in the village to reunite the feuding families?

Details

Poove Unakkaga Also Known As

Also known as “Manzil Pyar Ki”.

Also known as
  • Manzil Pyar Ki

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FAQ

Poove Unakkaga FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Poove Unakkaga, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Poove Unakkaga?

Poove Unakkaga runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

When was Poove Unakkaga released?

Poove Unakkaga was released on February 15, 1996.

Who directed Poove Unakkaga?

Poove Unakkaga was directed by Vikraman.

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Who is in the cast of Poove Unakkaga?

Poove Unakkaga stars Vijay as Raja, M. N. Nambiar as Sadhasivam and Nagesh as Stephen, among 9 credited actors.

Does Poove Unakkaga have a post-credit scene?

No. Poove Unakkaga has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Poove Unakkaga in?

The original language of Poove Unakkaga is Tamil.

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