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Oru Thalai Ragam(1980)

7.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Oru Thalai Ragam (1980) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by E. M. Ibrahim. Starring Usha Rajendar, Raveendran and Thiyagu. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Oru Thalai Ragam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1980.

Director:E. M. Ibrahim
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1980
Director
E. M. Ibrahim
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young woman's mother is shunned by their community after her husband leaves them. She hopes her daughter will avoid scandal, but is upset when the girl falls for a man named Raja.

A love that defies society's harsh judgment.

Film Details

7.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsOru Thalai Ragam

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • T. Rajendar not only directed the film but also composed its music, wrote the dialogues, and played the male lead role of Raja.
  • The film's title 'Oru Thalai Raagam' refers to a specific raga in Carnatic music, hinting at the film's musical focus.
  • It was one of the earliest Tamil films to prominently feature a synthesizer in its background score and songs.
  • Actress Sujatha, who played Subhadra, was a popular dancer in Tamil cinema before this leading role.
  • The movie was shot quickly on a modest budget, which was a hallmark of T. Rajendar's early filmmaking style.
  • A subplot involving societal criticism of a single mother was considered a bold theme for its time.
  • The song 'Ennadi Meenakshi' became a hit and is still remembered for its unique rhythm and orchestration.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Oru Thalai Ragam

Frequently Asked Questions