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Neela Malargal(1979)

7.5/10
Tamil126 mins

Neela Malargal (1979) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by S. Panju. Starring S. Panju, Sukumari and Malashri. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Neela Malargal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1979.

Director:S. Panju
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1979
Director
S. Panju
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 6m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A kind-hearted boy named Kannan befriends a blind girl named Meena. When he becomes very sick, he decides to donate his eyes to her so she can see.

A dying boy's final gift of sight to his friend.

Film Details

7.5Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNeel Kamal

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
friendshipfamilylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was based on a real-life eye donation pledge by a young boy in Tamil Nadu.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films of the era to have a child protagonist drive the entire emotional plot.
  • The movie's title 'Neela Malargal' translates to 'Blue Flowers', symbolising tenderness and rarity.
  • The young actor playing Kannan, Master Sridhar, was praised for his natural performance despite limited film experience.
  • The film's release coincided with increased public awareness about eye donation in the state.
  • Director R. Krishnan was primarily known for comedies, making this serious drama a notable shift in his work.
  • The soundtrack by M.S. Viswanathan featured a lullaby that became popular on radio programs at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Neela Malargal

Frequently Asked Questions