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Thalayanai Mandhiram(1984)

Tamil145 mins

Thalayanai Mandhiram is a 1984 Tamil comedy-drama film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. The lead cast includes Kamal Haasan and Madhavi. The story follows a married couple whose relationship is tested when the husband's sleep-talking habit reveals a mysterious woman's name. The film is set in a middle-class household in Tamil Nadu. It was praised for its realistic portrayal of marital misunderstandings. The movie became a commercial hit and is remembered for Kamal Haasan's performance. It was released on April 14, 1984.

Director:N. Venkatesh
Filmed In:Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Occasion:Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 1984
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Streaming on
Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
N. Venkatesh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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Storyline

A loving wife hears her husband whisper another woman's name in his sleep. She suspects he is having an affair. Her jealousy leads to fights and tears. The husband has no memory of his sleep talk. The truth is hidden in his painful past.

What your pillow says about you

Film Details

145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1984
OccasionPuthandu (Tamil New Year) 1984
Filmed InChennai, Tamil Nadu

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thalayanai Mandhiram

Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Sulakshana (15 films together), Ilayaraja & Pandian (7 films together), Ilayaraja & N. Venkatesh (2 films together), and Pandian & Sulakshana (2 films together).

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