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Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu(1978)

7.6/10
Tamil mins

Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978) is a Tamil film directed by C. V. Sridhar. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1978.

Director:C. V. Sridhar
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1978
Director
C. V. Sridhar
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

Two men run an advertising agency in Madras. One has been raised by the other's family and feels he owes them a great debt. A misunderstanding separates him from the woman he loves, but then his friend and benefactor meets and falls for the same woman.

A friendship tested by a shared love.

Film Details

7.6Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1978
Also Known AsIlamai Oonjal Aadukirathu · Ilamai Oonjaladugirathu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film where Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan played brothers, a pairing repeated in later hits.
  • Director C.V. Sridhar was known for romantic films, but this was a rare drama exploring friendship and betrayal.
  • The film's title translates to 'Youth Swings', reflecting the emotional ups and downs of the characters.
  • Actress Sripriya, who played the female lead, was a popular star in both Tamil and Telugu cinema at the time.
  • The movie released during a period when both Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth were rising to major stardom.
  • It features music by M.S. Viswanathan, a leading composer of the era, though the songs are not widely remembered today.
  • The plot's love triangle between two close friends was considered a bold theme for its time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu

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