Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala(1978)
Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R.C. Sakthi. The lead cast includes Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Murali Mohan, and Aachi Manorama. The story follows Mohan, a young man who falls in love with Santha, a woman with a troubled past. Their relationship faces opposition from Mohan's father, who values family honor above all. The film is notable for its honest portrayal of societal hypocrisy and the weight of family secrets. It received positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth. The movie was released in theatres in 1978.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 October 1978
- Director
- R. C. Sakthi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
Mohan falls in love with Santha, a woman hiding a painful secret. When her past is exposed, Mohan's family forbids their relationship. Mohan must choose between his father's approval and the woman he loves. But a shocking truth about his own father changes everything.
“Love is not blind to the past”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Manorama (60 films together), Manorama & Major Sundarrajan (29 films together), Kamal Haasan & Manorama (25 films together), Ilayaraja & Major Sundarrajan (24 films together), and Ilayaraja & Sridevi (23 films together).
Trivia
- This film was based on a popular Tamil stage play of the same name, which was also written by the director R. C. Sakthi.
- The movie was shot in just 15 days, which was a very short schedule for a feature film at that time.
- It was one of the earliest films for actor Mohan, who later became famous as 'Senthil' in the comedy duo Senthil-Goundamani.
- The film's title translates to 'So Many Colours in Humanity!', reflecting its theme of complex human relationships.
- Director R. C. Sakthi was primarily known as a playwright, and this film is an adaptation of his own theatrical work.
- The movie is remembered for its strong dialogues, which were carried over from the original stage play.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not perform well commercially upon its initial release.