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Avvai Shanmughi (1996) Tamil Movie Cast, story And Reviews
Avvai Shanmughi is a Tamil movie released in 1996, directed by K. S. Ravikumar and starring Kamal Haasan, Meena, Gemini Ganesan, and Nassar in lead roles. The film is a comedy-drama and is a remake of the Hindi movie, Chachi 420. In this article, we will discuss the cast, story, and reviews of Avvai Shanmughi.
Cast:
Kamal Haasan plays the lead role of Avvai Shanmughi, a man who disguises himself as a woman to be close to his daughter. Meena plays the role of Avvai Shanmughi’s wife, who leaves him due to his workaholic nature. Nassar plays the role of the villain, who tries to harm Avvai Shanmughi and his daughter. Gemini Ganesan plays the role of the grandfather, who supports Avvai Shanmughi in his endeavors.
Story:
Avvai Shanmughi is a man who is dedicated to his work and has little time for his family. His wife leaves him due to his neglect, and he is left to take care of his daughter on his own. Avvai Shanmughi then comes up with a plan to be close to his daughter by disguising himself as a woman named Avvai Shanmughi. He gets a job as a nanny for his daughter and soon becomes a part of the family. Meanwhile, the villain tries to harm Avvai Shanmughi and his daughter, but with the help of his grandfather, Avvai Shanmughi overcomes the obstacles and reunites with his wife.
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Reviews:
Avvai Shanmughi was well received by the audience and the critics. Kamal Haasan’s performance as Avvai Shanmughi was praised for its comic timing and emotional depth. Meena’s performance as Avvai Shanmughi’s wife was also appreciated. The film’s music, composed by Deva, was a hit and is still popular among the Tamil audience. The film was a commercial success and is still considered a classic in Tamil cinema.
