Echchil Iravugal(1982)
'Echchil Iravugal' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. S. Prakasam. The lead cast includes Roopa, Pratap Pothen, Raveendar, and Vanitha Krishnachandran. The story follows a group of beggars in Madras, focusing on a young woman who falls in love with an unemployed youth. The film portrays the daily struggles of poverty, hunger, and social rejection. It is noted for its raw, realistic depiction of urban underclass life. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vairamuthu and Kannadasan. The film was released on 14 April 1982 and received an 'A' certificate from Indian censors.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- A. S. Prakasam
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young beggar woman named Roopa shares her food with an unemployed youth named Pratap. He refuses to beg despite his hunger. They fall in love while fighting to survive on the streets of Madras. But poverty, illness, and a wealthy predator threaten to tear them apart.
“Love on the streets, hope in scraps”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Echchil Iravugal
Cast reunions in this film: Prathap K. Pothan & Ilayaraja (12 films together), Ilayaraja & Vanitha Krishnachandran (8 films together), Ilayaraja & A. S. Prakasam (3 films together), Prathap K. Pothan & Vanitha Krishnachandran (2 films together), and Ilayaraja & Raveendran (2 films together).