Oru Marathu Paravaigal(1980)
'Oru Marathu Paravaigal' is a 1980 Tamil-language political drama film directed by Sudha Kongara. The lead cast includes Sivakarthikeyan as Chezhiyan, Atharva as Chinnadurai, and Sreeleela as Ratnamala. The story follows a college student who becomes a leader in the anti-Hindi imposition movement in 1960s Tamil Nadu. It explores the conflict between state authority and youth activism. The film is notable for its unapologetic political stance and its depiction of a sensitive chapter in Tamil history. It received praise for its performances, music by G. V. Prakash Kumar, and cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran. The movie was released in theaters on an unspecified date.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- Ra. Sankaran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Chezhiyan is a Tamil college student who witnesses police brutality against a protester. He joins the anti-Hindi imposition movement and leads student rallies. His brother Chinnadurai opposes his activism and betrays him to the police. Chezhiyan must fight the state machinery while trying to reunite his family.
“Your mother tongue is your soul”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Marathu Paravaigal
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Ra. Sankaran (4 films together).