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Oruvar Vazhum Aalayam(1988)
Tamil mins
Oruvar Vazhum Aalayam (1988) is a Tamil film directed by Shanmuga Priyan.
Director:Shanmuga Priyan
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Shanmuga Priyan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Two friends, Jeeva and Swaminathan, reunite. Swaminathan has a strong dislike and disrespect for women, while Jeeva treats them with respect. Through Jeeva's own life experiences, he helps change his friend's negative views.
“A friendship that changes a man's heart forever.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1988
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
friendshipidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life incident involving a woman's struggle that director Shanmuga Priyan read about in a magazine.
- It was one of the early films for actor Suresh, who played Jeeva, after his debut in 'Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu'.
- The movie's title translates to 'A Temple Where a Man Lives', symbolizing the protagonist's inner transformation.
- Director Shanmuga Priyan was also a noted screenwriter, having worked on successful films like 'Kadalora Kavithaigal'.
- The film's release coincided with a period of Tamil cinema exploring more social dramas alongside mass entertainers.
- It featured veteran actor Nizhalgal Ravi in a supporting role, adding depth to the cast.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, though the film is not widely remembered for its music compared to his other works of the era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Oruvar Vazhum Aalayam
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