Agaya Gangai(1982)
Agaya Gangai (1982) is a Tamil-language romance film directed by Manobala in his directorial debut and written by Manivannan. The film stars Karthik, Suhasini, and Usha Rajendar in lead roles. The story follows Murali, a tenant who falls in love with his landlord's daughter Sumathi, but their relationship is complicated by his growing bond with Selvi, a young woman left orphaned after her mother's death. The film explores themes of fear, duty, and misunderstanding in love. It was released on 17 December 1982 and was a box office failure. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vairamuthu, Gangai Amaran, and others. Critical reception noted the strong writing and direction but criticized the stretched love triangle drama.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 1982
- Director
- Manobala
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Murali moves into a new house and falls for Sumathi, the landlord's daughter. But Sumathi is scared of love because of her cousin's painful past. When Selvi, a young maid, loses her mother, Murali steps in to care for her. Selvi mistakes his kindness for love, creating a painful triangle. Murali must choose between duty and true love.
“Love flows like a river from the sky”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Agaya Gangai
Cast reunions in this film: Karthik & Ilayaraja (45 films together), Suhasini Maniratnam & Ilayaraja (14 films together), Manobala & Ilayaraja (12 films together), Manobala & Suhasini Maniratnam (5 films together), and Suhasini Maniratnam & Karthik (4 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film directed by Manobala, who later became famous for his comedy roles.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it was not a major commercial success.
- It was one of the early films for actor Murali, who later became a popular romantic hero.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using a real house as a key location.
- Actress Sumathi, the female lead, had a relatively short film career in the early 1980s.
- The story revolves around a rented house, a common setting for Tamil family dramas of that era.