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Azhiyadha Kolangal(1979)
Tamil100 mins
Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) is a 100-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring K. R. Indira Devi, Kamal Haasan and Shoba. With an audience rating of 8.5/10, Azhiyadha Kolangal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1979.
Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.5/10
Storyline
A man in Madras gets a letter from an old friend. It makes him remember his teenage years growing up in a village with two close friends.
“A letter unlocks memories of boyhood friendship.”
Film Details
8.5Rating
100Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAzhiyadha Kolangal
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
friendshipidentityfamilylove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1






Prathap K. PothanActor
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ShobhaActor
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Venniradai MoorthyActor
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K. R. Indira DeviActor
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Kamal HaasanActor
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Balu MahendraDirector
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ShobaActor
→#8
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Prathap PothanActor
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film was based on writer Ashokamitran's short story 'Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum'.
- It was the first Tamil film to be shot by Balu Mahendra, who was already an acclaimed cinematographer.
- The movie was filmed in and around the village of Kumbakonam, giving it a very authentic rural feel.
- Actress Shoba was only 15 years old during filming, playing a key adolescent role.
- The film's realistic portrayal of teenage life was considered very bold for its time.
- It marked one of the earliest scores by renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja for a Balu Mahendra film.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a very limited theatrical release and was not a commercial success.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Azhiyadha Kolangal
Adult Gowrishankar-Music Composer60 films →
Actor-Composer42 films →
Director-Composer15 films →
Actor-Composer12 films →
Adult Gowrishankar-Actor5 films →
Adult Gowrishankar-Director3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →