Sujatha(1980)
Sujatha is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Mohan. The cast includes Vijayan, Shankar, Saritha, Sukumari, Rajalakshmi, and Major Sundarrajan. The story follows a young woman forced into an arranged marriage by her authoritarian father. Her brother commits suicide to stop the wedding, leaving her grief-stricken. She later finds love with a progressive college lecturer who helps her heal. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Shalini Ente Koottukari. It received praise for its acting, cinematography, music, and direction. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Sujatha was released on 26 September 1980.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1980
- Director
- Mohan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young woman named Sujatha is forced into a marriage she does not want. Her brother kills himself to stop it. After his death, she meets a kind college lecturer who shows her a different path. But her strict father still controls her life. Sujatha must choose between obedience and love.
“A brother's sacrifice. A sister's freedom.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sujatha
Cast reunions in this film: Saritha & M. S. Viswanathan (13 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Sujatha Cine Arts (12 films together), Mohan & M. S. Viswanathan (7 films together), Saritha & Mohan (2 films together), and Shankar & M. S. Viswanathan (2 films together).