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Oru Thalai Ragam(1980)
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
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1



ShankarActor
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RoopaActor
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RavinderActor
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Vaagai ChandrasekarActor
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Usha RajendarActor
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RaveendranActor
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ThiyaguActor
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Vagai ChandrasekarActor
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E. M. IbrahimDirector
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Mansoor CreationProducer
→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.