Minsara Kanavu (1997)
January 14, 1997Release Date
Minsara Kanavu (1997)
January 14, 1997Release Date
Plot.
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Cast & Crew.
Arvind Swamy
Thomas Thangadurai
Prabhu Deva
Deva
Kajol
Priya Amalraj
Nassar
Guru
S. P. Balasubramaniam
James Thangadurai ; Thomas' father
Girish Karnad
Amal Raj
Arundathi Nag
Actress
Prakash Raj
Jaipal
Ranvir Shah
David
Janaki Sabesh
Sister
V. K. Ramasamy
Actor
Rajiv Menon
Director
M. Saravanan
Producer
Gautham Vasudev Menon
A man in the crowd (uncredited)
Vikram
Deva (voice)
A.R. Rahman
Composer
Ravi K. Chandran
Director of Photography
Venu
Cinematographer
Shankar Mahadevan
Playback Singer
Suresh Urs
Editor
M. Balasubramanian
Producer
Mano
Playback Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Playback Singer
G.B. Vijay
Additional Writing
V. C. Guhanathan
Screenplay / Additional Writing
M. S. Guhan
Producer
Srinivas
Playback Singer
Vairamuthu
Lyricist
Anuradha Sriram
Playback Singer
Sadhana Sargam
Playback Singer
Unni Menon
Playback Singer
K. S. Chithra
Playback Singer
Media.
Details.
Release DateJanuary 14, 1997
Original Nameமின்சார கனவு
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 25m
Genres
Wiki.
Minsara Kanavu (transl. The electric dream) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic drama film that was co-written and directed by Rajiv Menon. The film stars Arvind Swamy, Prabhu Deva, and Kajol in her Tamil debut, and revolves around Priya (Kajol), a convent student who wants to become a nun. Having returned to India from his studies overseas, Thomas (Swamy)—Priya's childhood friend—falls in love with her following their first meeting at her convent. With the help of hairstylist Deva (Prabhu Deva), who is known for his ability to change woman's minds, Thomas tries to dissuade Priya from her ambition but both of them fall in love with her.
AVM Productions wanted to make a film to celebrate their golden jubilee in 1997. The project, which would be titled Minsara Kanavu, was produced by M. Saravanan, M. Balasubramanian, and M. S. Guhan. Menon responded to an advertisement for a director and cinematographer, and made his directorial debut with the film. Venu and Ravi K. Chandran completed the principal photography, and Prabhu Deva choreographed the film. A. R. Rahman composed the soundtrack, which received positive reviews, and the songs "Mana Madurai", "Strawberry", "Thanga Thamarai", and "Vennilave" became popular.
Minsara Kanavu premiered on 14 January 1997 during the Pongal festival and ran in theatres for over 175 days. The film was a commercial success in Tamil, though it initially opened to mediocre box-office earnings, but performed poorly in North India and Andhra Pradesh. Critical reception to the film was mixed-to-positive; the plot, the cast's performances—particularly that of the lead actors—the screenplay, the cinematography, and the soundtrack were praised. The film won several accolades, including two Cinema Express Awards, one Filmfare Awards South, four National Film Awards, one Screen Awards, and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.