Thayumanavan

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Thayumanavan
Directed by Saravanan
Written bySaravanan
Produced byKandhasamy
Starring Saravanan
Prema
Srichandana
Edited byAtthanur Amman Arts
Music byVaigundavasaan
Release date
  • 18 July 2003 (2003-07-18)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thayumanavan is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced and directed by Saravanan, who also stars in the lead role alongside actresses Prema and Srichandana. Babloo Prithviraj, Sriman and Yugendran appear in supporting roles. [1] [2]

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Cast

Production

Thayumanavan marked the directorial debut of actor Saravanan who also portrayed lead role in the film. [3]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by debutant Vaigundavasaan. [4] [5]

Reception

Chennai Online gave a negative review citing "The scripting is poor and the narration confused. The film is a lesson on how not to make a film". [3]

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