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Aval Appadithan(1978)

8.1/10
Tamil114 mins

Aval Appadithan (1978) is a 114-minute Tamil film directed by C. Rudhraiya. Starring Saritha, Rajinikanth and Sripriya. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Aval Appadithan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1978.

Director:C. Rudhraiya
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 November 1978
Director
C. Rudhraiya
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 54m
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

A woman works for a boss who looks down on women. She helps a man make a documentary about the lives of different women. While working together, he develops feelings for her.

A woman's independence challenges a man's love.

Film Details

8.1Rating
114Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date15 November 1978
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsShe Is Like That

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identitylovecorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life conversation between director C. Rudraiah and actress Sripriya about women's independence.
  • It was one of the earliest Tamil films to use a non-linear narrative structure, breaking from traditional storytelling.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja created the background score in just three days, a remarkably short time for a film of this complexity.
  • The character Manju's iconic line 'I am not a flower to be plucked' became a famous feminist slogan in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director C. Rudraiah also played a small role in the film as Arun's friend, appearing in a few scenes.
  • The film was a commercial failure upon release but later gained a strong cult following for its progressive themes.
  • It features one of the earliest instances of a 'meta' ending in Tamil cinema, where characters discuss the film itself.

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