Nalanthana(1982)
Nalanthana is a 1982 Tamil-language drama film directed by Durai. The lead cast includes actors who portray village characters with emotional depth. The story centers on a young woman forced into marriage by her father. She endures domestic abuse from her wealthy husband. The film explores themes of caste discrimination, women's independence, and the pain of forced marriage. It is notable for its honest portrayal of rural life and its critique of patriarchal traditions. Nalanthana was released in India on January 1, 1982.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Durai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 30m 0
Storyline
A young village woman named Nalanthana falls in love with Ravi. But her father forces her to marry a wealthy older man. Her new husband is abusive. Nalanthana must decide between suffering in silence or fighting for her freedom.
“Freedom is worth every sacrifice”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nalanthana
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Prabhu & Thengai Srinivasan (4 films together), and Thengai Srinivasan & Durai (4 films together).



