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Kilinjalgal(1981)
Tamil131 mins
Kilinjalgal (1981) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by Durai. Starring Dilip, G Srinivasan and V. Gopalakrishnan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Kilinjalgal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1981.
Director:Durai
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 December 1981
- Director
- Durai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A man named Babu falls in love with a woman named Julie. Their families oppose the relationship because they follow different religions.
“Love defies faith in a divided world.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 December 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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Trivia
- The film was shot in and around the Nilgiris district, known for its scenic hill stations.
- It was one of the few Tamil films from that era to directly address Hindu-Christian interfaith romance.
- The movie's title 'Kilinjalgal' translates to 'Eyes' in English, symbolizing the gaze of love and judgment.
- Actress Radhika, who played Julie, was early in her career and became a major star later in the 1980s.
- Director Durai was primarily known for his work as a screenwriter before directing this film.
- The soundtrack by composer Shankar-Ganesh included a hit song 'Ninaithale Inikkum' sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
- The film's conflict mirrored real social tensions in Tamil Nadu during the early 1980s.

