Kodaimazhai(1986)
Kodai Mazhai is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha S. Sundar in his directorial debut. The film stars Vidhyasree in the lead role, with Lakshmi, Jaishankar, and Sripriya in supporting roles. The story follows Vidya, a schoolgirl with a passion for dance, who faces exploitation when a wealthy man offers to help her career. The film was one of the earliest South Indian movies to use high-speed negative film for low-light scenes. It was praised by critics for handling the subject of artistic innocence without mixing love and lust. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Kodai Mazhai was released on 26 September 1986.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 September 1986
- Director
- Muktha S. Sundar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young schoolgirl named Vidya dreams of becoming a dancer. When a wealthy man offers to help her, she discovers his intentions are not pure. She must fight to protect her dream and her dignity.
“Her dream was pure. The world was not.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kodaimazhai
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Sripriya & Ilayaraja (19 films together), Charlie & S. Ve. Shekher (4 films together), Ilayaraja & S. Ve. Shekher (3 films together), Sripriya & Charlie (2 films together), and Ilayaraja & Muktha S. Sundar (2 films together).