Aayiram Jenmangal(1978)
'Aayiram Jenmangal' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by Durai. The lead cast includes Latha, Vijayakumar, Rajinikanth, and Padmapriya. The story follows a young wife whose body is possessed by the ghost of her husband's former lover. The ghost, Radha, died tragically and now seeks to reunite with Ravi by any means necessary. The film is a remake of the 1976 Malayalam film 'Yakshagaanam'. It is notable for its eerie atmosphere, memorable songs by M. S. Viswanathan, and a plot that blends romance with horror. The film was released on 10 March 1978.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 10 March 1978
- Director
- Durai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young couple, Ravi and Savitri, go on a vacation to his hill estate. Savitri is suddenly possessed by the ghost of Radha, a woman Ravi once loved. The ghost wants to become alive again by sleeping with Ravi. Savitri's brother Ramesh must stop the ghost before she destroys his family.
“Love that refuses to die.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aayiram Jenmangal
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama (63 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & V. K. Ramasamy (40 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), Vijayakumar & Manorama (32 films together), Manorama & V. K. Ramasamy (30 films together), and Rajinikanth & M. S. Viswanathan (20 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few horror films where Rajinikanth played a supporting role early in his career.
- The film's title translates to 'A Thousand Births', hinting at a reincarnation theme central to the plot.
- Director Durai was primarily known for his work in comedy and family dramas, making this a genre departure.
- It was released during a wave of Tamil horror films inspired by supernatural folklore and novels.
- The movie featured veteran actor Vijayakumar in the lead, who was a major star of the 1970s.
- Some prints of the film list its year as 1976, though it is widely cited as a 1978 release.