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Paruva Mazhai(1978)

Tamil mins

Paruva Mazhai is a 1978 Tamil-language drama film. It stars Prathapachandran as Dr. Radhakrishnan and Sankaradias in a supporting role. The story follows a respected doctor who falls in love with a married woman and must choose between his feelings and his conscience. The film is set in a small Tamil town where social rules are strict and gossip spreads fast. It explores the emotional cost of forbidden love and personal sacrifice. The movie was praised for its honest storytelling and strong performances. It remains a notable example of Tamil cinema's tradition of emotionally intense family dramas. The film was released in 1978 in theatres across Tamil Nadu.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1978
Director
N. Sankaran Nair
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A kind doctor in a small Tamil town falls in love with a married woman. Her possessive husband stands in their way. The doctor must decide whether to fight for love or let her go to protect her family. His choice changes all their lives forever.

Some love is meant to be let go

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1978

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Paruva Mazhai

Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Zarina Wahab (3 films together).

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