Nool Veli(1979)
'Nool Veli' is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander. It stars Sarath Babu, Sujatha, and Saritha in lead roles. The story follows an architect, his writer wife, and the teenage girl they adopt after her mother dies. When the husband and the adopted daughter begin a forbidden relationship, the wife's world collapses. The film was made simultaneously in Telugu as 'Guppedu Manasu'. It is a remake of the 1977 Malayalam film 'Aa Nimisham'. Kamal Haasan appears in a guest role. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was released on 7 September 1979.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 1979
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 22m 0
Storyline
Vidya and Buchi Babu are a happy couple with a young daughter. They adopt Baby, the teenage daughter of their neighbor who dies. But Buchi develops a forbidden attraction to Baby. When Vidya discovers them together, her trust is shattered. She must decide if she can forgive the ultimate betrayal.
“When trust breaks, everything falls apart.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nool Veli
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sujatha (38 films together), Kamal Haasan & M. S. Viswanathan (28 films together), K. Balachander & M. S. Viswanathan (27 films together), Kamal Haasan & K. Balachander (21 films together), Saritha & M. S. Viswanathan (13 films together), and Sarath Babu & M. S. Viswanathan (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Nool Veli' translates to 'Thread Fence', symbolising the fragile boundaries in relationships.
- This was one of the few films where director K. Balachander also served as the story writer, screenplay writer, and dialogue writer.
- Actress Sujatha, who played Vidya, was a frequent collaborator with Balachander and known for her strong portrayals of modern women.
- The movie featured music by M.S. Viswanathan, a dominant composer in Tamil cinema during that era.
- The plot explored the controversial theme of an extramarital affair within an adoption family, which was considered bold for its time.
- The film was released the same year as Balachander's landmark drama 'Varumayin Niram Sivappu', showcasing his diverse output.
- Actor S.V. Subbaiah, who played a supporting role, was a respected stage and character artist in Tamil and Telugu films.