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Idhaya Malar(1976)

6.5/10
Tamil mins

Idhaya Malar (1976) is a Tamil film directed by Gemini Ganesan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Idhaya Malar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1976.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingromantic
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1976
Director
Gemini Ganesan
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A forbidden love blossoms in a world of tradition.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1976
Also Known AsIdhaya Malar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingromantic
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the only film directed by Gemini Ganesan under the pseudonym Thamarai Manalan.
  • The film's music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan, but the songs were not major hits.
  • It featured an early film role for Kamal Haasan, who was still a rising star at the time.
  • The movie's title 'Idaya Malar' translates to 'Heart Blossom' in English.
  • Actress Sujatha, known for many supporting roles, played a key part in the romantic drama.
  • The film was released during a period when Gemini Ganesan was often cast in romantic lead roles opposite much younger actresses.
  • It is not widely available or discussed among the major works of Kamal Haasan or Gemini Ganesan today.

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