Nenjangal(1982)
Nenjangal is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Major Sundarrajan and produced by Vijayakumar. The lead cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Lakshmi, Manjula, and Vijayakumar. The story follows a couple whose lives are shattered when their young daughter goes missing at a temple. The film explores the resulting guilt, marital strain, and eventual healing through a new child. It marks the on-screen debut of actress Baby Meena. The soundtrack was composed by Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali and Vijayakumar. Critical reception was mixed, with some reviewers noting the director's handling of the serious subject. The film was released on December 10, 1982.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 1982
- Director
- Major Sundarrajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A happy couple loses their young daughter in a crowded temple. The tragedy fills them with guilt and destroys their marriage. Years later, a new child enters their lives and forces them to confront their pain. Can they forgive each other and heal their broken family?
“A lost child. A broken family. A second chance.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nenjangal
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Ilayaraja & Vijayakumar (44 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Major Sundarrajan (38 films together), Thengai Srinivasan & Major Sundarrajan (32 films together), Ilayaraja & Sivaji Ganesan (24 films together), and Ilayaraja & Major Sundarrajan (24 films together).