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Ilamai Kolam(1980)
Tamil134 mins
Ilamai Kolam (1980) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by N. Venkatesh. Starring Radikaa Sarathkumar, Suman Talwar and Prathap Pothan.
Director:N. Venkatesh
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- N. Venkatesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 0
Storyline
“When dreams and reality collide, who will you become?”
Film Details
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134Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Prathap K. PothanActor
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Raadhika SarathkumarActor
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SumanActor
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Radikaa SarathkumarActor
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Suman TalwarActor
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Prathap PothanActor
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N. VenkateshDirector
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Ilamai Kolam' refers to the traditional art of drawing kolams, symbolizing the transient nature of youth and beauty.
- It was one of the early major films for actress Sujatha, who became a prominent figure in Tamil cinema.
- The movie features a notable soundtrack by composer Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics by veteran Kannadasan.
- Director N. Venkatesh was known for social dramas, and this film continued his focus on contemporary youth issues.
- The story contrasts city life with village values, a common theme in Tamil cinema of that era.
- Actor Sivakumar played a key role, bringing his signature intensity to the generational conflict storyline.
- Despite its thematic depth, the film did not achieve major commercial success upon its initial release.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ilamai Kolam