Minsara Kanavu (Eng: Electrifying Dreams) is a 1997 Tamil romance film written and directed by Rajiv Menon.
The film features Arvind Swamy, Prabhu Deva and Kajol in the lead roles, with Girish Karnad, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, V. K. Ramasamy and Nassar in other pivotal roles.
The soundtrack and background score for the film was composed by A. R. Rahman, while the cinematography was handled by Venu and Ravi K. Chandran.
The film was shot in Lawrence School, Lovedale Ooty, St. Andrews Church and Apollo Hospitals in Chennai.
The film garnered four National Film Awards, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Filmfare Award South.
Directed by – Rajiv Menon
Produced by – M. Saravanan, M. Balasubramanian & M. S. Guhan
Written by – Rajiv Menon, V. C. Guhunathan & G. B. Vijay
Screenplay by – Rajiv Menon & V. C. Guhunathan
Story by – Rajiv Menon
Starring – Prabhu Deva, Arvind Swamy, Kajol
Music by – A. R. Rahman
Cinematography – Venu & Ravi K. Chandran
Edited by – Suresh Urs
Production – AVM Productions
Distributed by – AVM Productions
Release dates – 14 January 1997
Running time – 153 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
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