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Agaya Thamaraigal(1985)

Tamil135 mins

Agaya Thamaraigal is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by V. Azhagappan. The lead cast includes Suresh and Revathi in the central roles, with Goundamani, Senthil, Sathyaraj, and Manorama in supporting parts. The story follows a poor village youth who moves to the city in search of work, only to fall into a trap set by criminals. The film balances its serious themes of poverty and betrayal with comic relief from Goundamani and Senthil. It was produced by Yuvaraj Productions and released in 1985. The movie is remembered for its emotional performances and realistic portrayal of rural and urban struggles.

Director:V. Azhagappan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 March 1985
Director
V. Azhagappan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
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Storyline

A poor village boy named Suresh dreams of a better life. He leaves his family and his love Revathi to find work in the city. But the city is full of cheats and criminals. Suresh gets trapped in a crime and ends up in prison. He must find a way to return home and win back his lost love.

Love survives even the darkest times.

Film Details

135Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 March 1985
Also Known AsAagaya Thamaraigal

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Agaya Thamaraigal

Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Senthil & Manorama (41 films together), Goundamani & Manorama (40 films together), Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), Sankar Ganesh & S. S. Chandran (20 films together), and Senthil & Sankar Ganesh (19 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was based on a popular Tamil novel of the same name by novelist Sujatha.
  • It was the debut film for director V. Azhagappan, who was a former assistant to director K. Balachander.
  • The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the soundtrack did not achieve major commercial success.
  • Lead actress Revathi was already a noted dancer, and a special dance sequence was included to showcase her talent.
  • The movie's title translates to 'Lotus Flowers in the Sky', a poetic metaphor central to the story's romance.
  • Despite the star cast, the film had a modest theatrical run and is not widely remembered today.
  • Cinematographer P. S. Nivas used natural lighting extensively for the romantic outdoor scenes.

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