Moondram Pirai

1982Movie2 h 23 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score
75
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

A young woman suffers a major head injury in a car accident after which she begins behaving like a child. Trapped at a brothel, she finds hope in a lonely school teacher who decides to rescue her.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Balu Mahendra
Written by
Balu Mahendra
Music by
Ilaiyaraaja

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Facts

February 19, 1982 · 2 h 23 min · Drama, Romance

Released
February 19, 1982
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Moondram Pirai worth watching?"

Questions about Moondram Pirai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Moondram Pirai worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Moondram Pirai good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Moondram Pirai plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Moondram Pirai in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.