Aarupushpangal(1977)
Aarupushpangal is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balakrishnan. It stars Rajinikanth, Vijayakumar, Srividya, and Vijaya Y. in lead roles. The story follows six close friends in a village who call themselves the six flowers. Their bond is tested when Raja, one of the friends, falls in love with Malliga, whose mother opposes the match. A violent conflict leads to Raja's death. Ravi, the most loyal friend, marries Malliga to fulfill Raja's dream. The film explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and loss. Music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The film was produced by S. N. S. Thirumal under Ashtalakshmi Pictures. It released on November 10, 1977, and received mixed reviews but is remembered for its emotional story and Rajinikanth's early performance.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1977
- Director
- K. M. Balakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
Six friends in a Tamil village call themselves the six flowers. Raja, one of them, loves Malliga, but her mother rejects him. Ravi, the most loyal friend, fights for Raja's love. A violent clash ends in tragedy. Ravi must choose between his own happiness and his friend's dream.
“Six flowers, one bond, endless love”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aarupushpangal
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), Rajinikanth & M. S. Viswanathan (20 films together), Rajinikanth & Vijayakumar (19 films together), Vijayakumar & Srividya (16 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Srividya (13 films together), and Rajinikanth & Srividya (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aaru Pushpangal' translates to 'Six Flowers', which is a poetic reference to the six main characters in the story.
- This was one of the early films for actor Sivakumar, who was already a major star, and it showcased him in a family-centric drama role.
- Director K.M. Balakrishnan was also a noted screenwriter, having worked on successful films like 'Kavikkuyil' before directing this movie.
- The film features music by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular composer duo in the 1970s known for their catchy folk and light music tunes.
- Actress Jayachitra, a leading star of the era, played a key role, and her pairing with Sivakumar was well-received by audiences.
- The movie is remembered for its strong focus on family values and relationships, a common theme in Tamil cinema of that period.
- While not a huge box office hit, it found a steady audience and is sometimes recalled as a typical, wholesome drama from the late 1970s.