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Shankar Salim Simon(1978)
Tamil112 mins
Shankar Salim Simon (1978) is a 112-minute Tamil film directed by P. Madhavan. Starring Manorama, Y. G. Mahendran and V. S. Raghavan.
Director:P. Madhavan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 February 1978
- Director
- P. Madhavan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 52m 0
Storyline
Shankar's father is a dishonest businessman. His sister runs away to live with Simon, the poor man she loves, after being forced into a different marriage. Their relationship faces strong disapproval from the community.
“When love defies tradition, a family divides.”
Film Details
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112Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 February 1978
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsShankar Saleem Simon
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familylovecorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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RajinikanthActor
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Manjula VijayakumarActor
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JaiganeshActor
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VijayakumarActor
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ManoramaActor
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#7Y
Y. G. MahendranActor
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V. S. RaghavanActor
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#9S
S. V. RamadasActor
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Suruli RajanActor
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P. MadhavanDirector
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#12P
P. N. SundaramCrew
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#13A
Arun PrasadProducer
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Jai GaneshActor
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Trivia
- This film was a rare collaboration between director P. Madhavan and actor Sivaji Ganesan, who played the title role of Shankar.
- The movie's plot, involving a woman choosing a poor man over a wealthy marriage, was considered bold for its time.
- Actress Jayachitra played a dual role, portraying both the sister and another character, which was a highlight in promotions.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Madras (now Chennai), using real locations to depict the social divide.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, who were very popular then, provided the music, but the soundtrack did not become a major hit.
- Despite its dramatic story, the film included comedy scenes featuring actors like Thengai Srinivasan to balance the mood.
- The movie is sometimes noted for its portrayal of 1970s urban Tamil society and its criticism of forced marriages.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Shankar Salim Simon
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