Idhu Namma Aalu(1988)
Tamil145 mins
Idhu Namma Aalu (1988) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Balakumaran. Starring Kumarimuthu, Somayajulu J V and Balakumaran. With an audience rating of 3.6/10, Idhu Namma Aalu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.
Director:Balakumaran
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 August 1988
- Director
- Balakumaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
A poor graduate goes to the city to earn money for his mother's surgery. With no other options, he reluctantly pretends to be a priest from a different caste to sell food in a neighborhood. He struggles with this deception as he prepares for a religious ceremony.
“A poor man's lie could save his mother's sight.”
Film Details
3.6Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 August 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஇது நம்ம ஆளு
Also Known Asஇது நம்ம ஆளு
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
K. BhagyarajActor
→#2ShobanaActor
→#3S
SomayajuluActor
→#4KumarimuthuActor
→#5S
Somayajulu J VActor
→#6
#7B
BalakumaranDirector
→B
BalakumaaranDirector
→#8
#9K
K. RajpreethCrew
→B
Bayilvan RanganathanActor
→#10ManoramaActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Idhu Namma Aalu' is a common Tamil phrase meaning 'This is our guy,' highlighting the relatable, everyman protagonist.
- Director Balakumaran, primarily known as a famous novelist, wrote and directed this film early in his cinema career.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, was known for villain roles at the time; this film showcased his versatility in a sympathetic comic part.
- The plot revolves around the sensitive topic of caste impersonation, which was a bold theme for a mainstream 1980s comedy-drama.
- The movie features veteran comedian Goundamani in a supporting role, adding to the film's comedic appeal during his peak popularity.
- It was released during a period when Tamil cinema often blended social messages with family-oriented entertainment and comedy.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, one of the most prolific and acclaimed composers in Indian cinema history.