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Idaya Kovil(1985)

7.5/10
Tamil130 mins

Idaya Kovil (1985) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Idaya Kovil stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1985.

Director:Mani Ratnam
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 September 1985
Director
Mani Ratnam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young singer named Shankar loses his girlfriend Gowri to suicide. After he becomes famous, he befriends a college student named Surya. She falls in love with him.

A lost love. A rising star. A new chance at life.

Film Details

7.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 September 1985
Also Known AsIdaya Kovil · IdayaKovil · IdhayaKoyil

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first film where Ilaiyaraaja composed music for a Mani Ratnam movie, starting a long collaboration.
  • The film was shot in just 30 days, a very fast schedule for its time.
  • Actress Radha, who played Gowri, was known for her expressive eyes and was a top star in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
  • The movie's title 'Idhaya Kovil' translates to 'Temple of the Heart', reflecting its emotional theme.
  • It was one of the early films to feature a soundtrack released as audio cassettes, which became popular.
  • A young Suhasini, who later became a famous actress, worked as an assistant director on this film.
  • Despite starring popular actors, the film did not perform well at the box office upon its initial release.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Idaya Kovil

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