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Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala(1978)

7.8/10
Tamil141 mins

Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by R. C. Sakthi. Starring Manorama, P. R. Varalakshmi and K. A. Thangavelu. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1978.

Director:R. C. Sakthi
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 October 1978
Director
R. C. Sakthi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 21m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A man falls for a woman with a troubled history. Their relationship faces a crisis when she discovers the identity of his father.

A love haunted by a father's secret.

Film Details

7.8Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date29 October 1978
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsManidharil Ithanai Nirangala

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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.

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