Mouna Geethangal(1981)
Mouna Geethangal (transl. Silent Melodies) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The film stars Bhagyaraj as Raghunathan and Saritha as Suguna, with Master Suresh playing their son. The story follows a divorced man who tries to reunite with his ex-wife and son after five years. The narrative explores themes of trust, betrayal, and second chances. The film was inspired by Jayakanthan's short story Unmai Sudum and Bhagyaraj's personal life. It was produced by K. Gobinathan under Bhagavathi Creations, with music by Gangai Amaran. Mouna Geethangal was a critical and commercial success, running for over 25 weeks in theatres. It was remade in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The film was released on 23 January 1981.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 8.6/10
Storyline
A woman divorces her husband after discovering his affair. She raises their son alone for five years. When they meet again by chance, the husband tries everything to win her back. She must decide whether to trust him again.
“One mistake. Five years. A second chance.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mouna Geethangal
Cast reunions in this film: K. Bhagyaraj & Gangai Amaran (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mouna Geethangal' translates to 'Songs of Silence', reflecting its themes of unspoken emotions.
- Director K. Bhagyaraj also wrote the screenplay and played the lead male role, which was common in his early films.
- This movie was one of the earliest Tamil films to directly address the topic of divorce and a woman's independent choices.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, with the song 'Kanne Kalaimaane' achieving classic status.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the female lead, was praised for her nuanced performance in a complex role.
- The film was shot in a mix of studio sets and real locations in Tamil Nadu to create a realistic small-town feel.
- It performed well at the box office, establishing Bhagyaraj as a filmmaker who could blend social themes with commercial appeal.