Irandil Ondru(1988)
Irandil Ondru is a 1988 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by V. Azhagappan. The film stars Ramki, Nadhiya, and Raghuvaran in lead roles, with Madhuri in a supporting part. The story follows a young man caught in a love triangle with two women, complicated by a police officer's hidden agenda and a dark secret from the past. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Piraisoodan, Panchu Arunachalam, and Gangai Amaran. It was initially denied a certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification for portraying the police force negatively. The film was released on 4 March 1988 and did not perform well at the box office.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1988
- Director
- V. Azhagappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man's peaceful life is shattered when a woman from his past returns, forcing him to choose between her and his true love. A police officer with a secret uses his power to manipulate the situation, leading to a painful confrontation with the truth.
“One love, two women, one choice”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Irandil Ondru
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Ilayaraja & Jaishankar (34 films together), Ilayaraja & Raghuvaran (18 films together), Ramki & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Ramki & Senthil (13 films together), and Senthil & Raghuvaran (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Irandil Ondru' translates to 'One of Two', hinting at a love triangle theme common in 1980s Tamil cinema.
- Director V. Azhagappan was also a noted film producer who backed socially relevant movies in the 1970s and 1980s.
- This movie was released during a period when Tamil cinema was shifting from family dramas to more action-oriented plots.
- The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in many Tamil films of that era.
- Lead actor Prabhu was at the peak of his career in the late 1980s, often starring in romantic and family-oriented roles.
- The film's release year, 1988, saw intense competition with several big-budget Tamil films dominating the box office.
- It is remembered as a typical example of the soft romantic entertainers made before the rise of gritty action films in the 1990s.