Mouna Ragam was the first film produced by Venkateswaran's Sujatha Films, and was shot primarily in Madras, with additional filming taking place in Delhi and Agra.
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24 Facts About Mouna Ragam
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Mouna Ragam was released on 15 August 1986, India's Independence Day.
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Mouna Ragam became a breakthrough in Karthik's career despite his role being a cameo.
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Mouna Ragam later learns that the politician's son had run over a girl with his car, and Manohar stole the money to pay for the girl's medical treatment.
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Mouna Ragam tells Divya to either sign the divorce papers he has just obtained, or accept the anklets he bought as his wedding gift to her; Divya chooses divorce.
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Mouna Ragam begins to appreciate her situation and make the most of it.
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Mouna Ragam tries to show it by wearing the anklets which are Chandrakumar's wedding gift to her.
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The new title Mouna Ragam was derived from the song "Naan Paadum Mouna Ragam", from Ratnam's fourth film, Idaya Kovil.
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Mouna Ragam considered Mouna Ragam the second film after Pallavi Anu Pallavi to be made exactly as he wanted, in contrast to Idaya Kovil where there was interference.
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Mouna Ragam was Ratnam's first collaboration with cinematographer P C Sreeram.
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Mouna Ragam initially had "someone like Anant Nag and Supriya Pathak" in mind when he finished writing Divya.
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Mouna Ragam originally resisted this, but reconsidered because it provided a clear rationale for Divya's resistance to the arranged marriage.
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Mouna Ragam provides insight into the issues faced by married couples, exploring the plight and perception of divorce, how societies need to view the desires of women, and questions the agency of women.
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Mouna Ragam noted that Divya, like the female leads in most of Ratnam's films, is "practical with strong convictions" and the characters "go through their confusions unapologetically".
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Mouna Ragam contrasted it with Oru Thalai Ragam, in which the protagonists barely spoke.
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Mouna Ragam soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali.
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Mouna Ragam was publicised with a shot of Revathi clinging to a lamp post and singing, which Ratnam confirmed as being inspired by "Singin' in the Rain".
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Mouna Ragam was released on 15 August 1986, coinciding with India's Independence Day.
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Kaviya Shetty of India Today wrote in 1994, "[Mouna Ragam] found the perfect formula of a strong storyline and great music, presented in a fresh visual style that caught the audience by surprise".
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Mouna Ragam was dubbed in Telugu and released with the same title in 1987, which was a success.
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Mouna Ragam was screened at the 11th International Film Festival of India, the only Tamil entry.
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Mouna Ragam emerged a milestone of Tamil cinema and Mani Ratnam's breakthrough film.
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Mouna Ragam has influenced countless films, particularly regarding the trope of the bride or groom being reluctantly married.
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Nandini Reddy said that the story of a bride unhappy with her husband in Mouna Ragam inspired her to make Kalyana Vaibhogame, where neither the bride nor the bridegroom is interested in marriage.
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