Manjal Nila(1982)
Manjal Nila (also credited as Manghal Nila) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Renjith Kumar. The film stars Suresh and Kalaranjini in lead roles, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Major Sundarrajan, and Thyagu in supporting roles. The story follows two new students at a film institute who form a deep connection but face opposition from a predatory professor and the female lead's controlling mother. The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring songs like 'Poonthendral Kaatre Vaa' and 'Ila Manathil Ezhum Kanavil'. Critical reception was largely negative, with reviewers panning the direction, writing, and lead performance. The film was released on 23 July 1982.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Prime Video (Eros Now channel), Apple TV, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Ranjit Rangrajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 58m 0
Storyline
Anand and Vasantha meet on their first day at a film institute and quickly fall in love. But their happiness is threatened by a predatory professor who wants Vasantha for himself, and by Vasantha's mother, who is determined to make her daughter a star at any cost. Anand and Vasantha must fight to keep their love alive.
“Love under a yellow moon.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Manjal Nila
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Suresh & Ilayaraja (18 films together), Ilayaraja & Ranjani (4 films together), and Suresh & Thengai Srinivasan (3 films together).