Pagalil Oru Iravu(1979)
'Pagalil Oru Iravu' is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Vijayakumar, Sridevi, Seema, and Ravikumar. It follows Bindhu, a woman who suffers from hysterical amnesia after a miscarriage. Her hidden past as a rape victim resurfaces, threatening her marriage. The film is a remake of Sasi's own Malayalam film 'Aalinganam' (1976). It features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song 'Ilamai Enum Poongaatru' gained significant popularity. The film was praised by Kalki magazine for its innovative storyline, visuals, and performances. It was released on 15 August 1979.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- I. V. Sasi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Bindhu marries Vinod and seems happy. After a fall and miscarriage, she develops hysteria and forgets her past. Her doctor Rajee discovers that Bindhu was raped as a teenager. The secret threatens to destroy Bindhu's marriage and her sanity.
“A secret buried in the past”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pagalil Oru Iravu
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Vijayakumar (44 films together), Ilayaraja & V. K. Ramasamy (42 films together), Ilayaraja & Major Sundarrajan (24 films together), Ilayaraja & Sridevi (23 films together), V. K. Ramasamy & Major Sundarrajan (21 films together), and Ilayaraja & Suruli rajan (19 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by I V Sasi, a legendary Malayalam filmmaker.
- The film's story is adapted from the Malayalam novel 'Oru Koodu Kooru' by M. T. Vasudevan Nair.
- Actress Shoba was originally considered for a lead role before the final casting.
- The film features a rare early soundtrack by composer Shankar-Ganesh in Tamil cinema.
- It was released during a period when romantic family dramas with medical themes were popular.
- The movie's title translates to 'A Night in the Madhouse,' hinting at its psychological themes.
- Despite its serious plot, the film included songs filmed in picturesque hill station locations.