''Nandri Meendum Varuga'' () is a 1982 Indian

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-language film starring

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and Suhasini, with

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in a significant role. Many actors and directors made guest appearances in the film, including

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and

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. The film was released on 9 July 1982.

Plot

Cast

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by

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Release and reception

''Nandri Meendum Varuga'' was released on 9 July 1982. Writing for ''

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'', S. Shivakumar panned the film: "The film has all necessary ingredients from Smitha to the lead pair dying in the end. But a bad film remains bad and even a guest appearance by ajinikanthhasn't helped this film at the box-office". Thiraignani of ''

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'' wrote Mouli's skill in creating individual scenes did not do in decorating the entire film.

References

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* {{IMDb title 1980s Indian films 1980s Tamil-language films 1982 films Films directed by T. S. B. K. Moulee Films scored by Shyam (composer) Films with screenplays by T. S. B. K. Moulee Tamil-language Indian films