Neelakadalin Orathile(1979)
Neelakadalin Orathile is a 1979 Tamil romantic drama film directed by K. Shankar. The cast includes Gamini Fonseka, Sripriya, and Radha Saluja. The story follows Raju, a fisherman in a coastal village, who loves Malathi. Her father opposes their marriage due to Raju's poverty. A dangerous storm at sea separates the lovers. Malathi is forced into an arranged marriage. The film is notable for its emotional depth and tragic ending. It remains a memorable example of 1970s Tamil cinema. The movie was released in theatres in 1979.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- K. Shankar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor fisherman named Raju loves Malathi, but her father rejects him. To prove his worth, Raju sails into a dangerous storm and is lost at sea. Malathi is forced to marry a wealthy man. Raju returns to find his love lost forever.
“Love that crosses the ocean”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Neelakadalin Orathile
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & K. Shankar (22 films together).