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Kilinjalgal(1981)

7.5/10
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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kilinjalgal

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