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Alaigal Oivathillai(1981)

7.8/10
Tamil mins

Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Karthik and Radha. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Alaigal Oivathillai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 July 1981
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A man and a woman fall in love. His mother objects because the woman is from a different religion and her brother is a criminal. Despite these obstacles, they choose to stay together and overcome their religious differences.

Love defies faith and family fury.

Film Details

7.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 July 1981
Also Known AsAlaigal Oyvadhilai · Alaigal Oivadhillai · Alaigal Oivathillai

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in the scenic hill station of Kodaikanal.
  • The film's music director Ilaiyaraaja reused the tune of a popular folk song from his native region for a key melody.
  • Actress Radha made her Tamil cinema debut with this film after acting in Telugu movies.
  • A real-life religious conflict in a nearby village reportedly inspired director Bharathiraja's story.
  • The film's title translates to 'Waves That Do Not Subside', symbolizing the lead characters' unwavering love.
  • It was one of the early 1980s films that tackled the theme of inter-religious love in a mainstream way.
  • The climax scene involving a church was considered bold for its time and sparked some discussion.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Alaigal Oivathillai

Frequently Asked Questions