Name: Mettukudi
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-08-29
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Karthik, Nagma, Gemini Ganesan

Nagma is the grand daughter of a rich archaeologist Gemini Ganesan . She wears nice sarees and jewellery to show her elite status . Karthik is a thief sent to steal an ancient sword which is kept with GG for safe keeping . Manivannan ( GG's son in law ) shows him off as his only son . Both Kartik and Nagma had a big fan following and act well . The south sarees and getup does not suit Nagma much . she is made for western dresses . Kartik was at his peak then in 90s . He carries his role easily . But still his wig looks artificial. Goundarmani's comedy is as usual , loud . Shot in big palaces with nice songs and not much of a story its a good entertainer.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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