
Nool Veli(1979)
Tamil142 mins
Nool Veli (1979) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha and Kamal Haasan.
Director:K. Balachander
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 1979
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 22m 0
Storyline
An architect lives happily with his wife. He later has an affair with their adopted daughter. The story follows what happens when his wife discovers the truth.
“A happy home shattered by a forbidden love.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 September 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGuppedu Manasu · గుప్పెడు మనసు
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familylovecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
#1






Sarath BabuBuchi Babu
→#2
SarithaActor
→#3
SujathaVidya
→#4
Kamal HaasanActor
→#5
K. BalachanderDirector
→#6
#7B
B. S. LokanathCrew
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#8K
Kalakendra MoviesProducer
→#9
J
J.V. Ramana MurthiActor
→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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Nool Veli
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