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Madhana Maaligai(1976)

7.3/10
Tamil mins

Madhana Maaligai (1976) is a Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. Starring Alka. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Madhana Maaligai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1976.

Director:K. Vijayan
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1976
Director
K. Vijayan
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A man named George has a diary with secrets about Raja's children and property. A stranger tries to steal the diary to take all the wealth for himself.

A diary holds a fortune. A stranger wants it all.

Film Details

7.3Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1976
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
familycorruptionrevengejustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director K. Vijayan was primarily known for his work as a cinematographer on many classic Tamil films before turning to direction.
  • Actor Muthuraman, who played a key role, was a frequent collaborator with Sivaji Ganesan, appearing in over 50 films with him.
  • The movie features a rare villainous role for actor Major Sundarrajan, who was often cast as a dignified or positive character.
  • The title 'Madhana Maaligai' translates to 'Palace of Cupid,' which contrasts with the film's central plot about greed and stolen property secrets.
  • This was one of the few films where music director Shankar–Ganesh composed for a suspense-driven storyline rather than a typical family drama or romance.
  • The film was released the same year as the blockbuster 'Moondru Mudichu,' which overshadowed its performance at the box office.

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