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Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986): Cast & Plot

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Samsaram Adhu Minsaram is a 1986 film starring Visu as Ammaiyappan Mudaliar, Raghuvaran and Lakshmi. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.

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Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) movie poster
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Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Samsaram Adhu Minsaram About?

The premise of Samsaram Adhu Minsaram without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ammaiyappan Mudaliar, a devoted father, provides for all the needs of his four children. Tensions rise when his eldest son clashes with him and moves out, creating a rift in the family. Uma, the daughter‑in‑law, steps in to mediate, working to reconcile the strained relationships and restore harmony.

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Cast & crew

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Cast & Characters

Visu leads the cast as Ammaiyappan Mudaliar, with Raghuvaran as Chidambaram, the eldest son and Lakshmi as Uma, Chidabaram's wife.

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Plot

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Plot Summary

What happens in Samsaram Adhu Minsaram 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.

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Ammaiyappan Mudaliar, [Visu], a government clerk, lives with his wife Godavari, [Kamala Kamesh], their children Chidambaram, [Raghuvaran], Siva, [Vagai Chandrasekar], and Bharathi, [Khaja Sharif], as well as their daughter Sarojini [Ilavarasi] and Chidambaram’s wife Uma [Lakshmi]. In a tight-knit, busy household, Ammaiyappan grapples with the demands of a growing joint family on a modest income, while his two elder sons help supplement the finances.

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Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Also Known As

Also known as “Samsaram Athu Minsaram”.

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  • Samsaram Athu Minsaram

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Samsaram Adhu Minsaram FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Samsaram Adhu Minsaram, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Samsaram Adhu Minsaram?

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Samsaram Adhu Minsaram released?

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram was released on July 18, 1986.

Who is in the cast of Samsaram Adhu Minsaram?

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram stars Visu as Ammaiyappan Mudaliar, Raghuvaran as Chidambaram, the eldest son and Lakshmi as Uma, Chidabaram's wife, among 14 credited actors.

Does Samsaram Adhu Minsaram have a post-credit scene?

No. Samsaram Adhu Minsaram has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Samsaram Adhu Minsaram in?

The original language of Samsaram Adhu Minsaram is Tamil.

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