Iniyavale Vaa(1982)
Iniyavale Vaa is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by N. C. Chankravarthy and produced by Ishwarya. The film stars Mohan, Radhika, Rajesh, and Menaka in lead roles. The story follows two close friends, Mohan and Radhika, who marry other people but soon divorce due to incompatibility. They move in together as flatmates, leading to complications when their former spouses re-enter their lives. The film explores themes of friendship, marriage, and second chances. Music was composed by Shyam, with lyrics by Vaali. The film was released on March 6, 1982, and is noted for its relatable portrayal of marital struggles. It remains available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- N. C. Chakravarthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 0
Storyline
Mohan and Radhika are best friends who marry other people. Both marriages fail quickly. After divorce, they live together as friends. But when their ex-spouses return, old feelings resurface. Can they fix their broken marriages?
“Friendship or marriage? Choose wisely.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Iniyavale Vaa
Cast reunions in this film: Raadhika Sarathkumar & M. S. Viswanathan (7 films together), Mohan & M. S. Viswanathan (7 films together), and Raadhika Sarathkumar & Mohan (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few Tamil films directed by N.C. Chakraborty, who was primarily known for his work in Bengali cinema.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and the song 'Kalyana Maalai' became a popular wedding anthem.
- Actress Sujatha, who played Sakuntala, was a major star in Kannada cinema before her work in this Tamil film.
- The movie was released the same year as the blockbuster 'Sakalakala Vallavan', which also starred Kamal Haasan and Sridevi.
- It features an early film role for actor Prabhu, who would later become a leading hero in the 1980s and 1990s.
- The plot dealing with marital discord and external friendships was considered a mature theme for its time in mainstream cinema.