Maharasi Vazhga(1976)
Maharasi Vazhga is a 1976 Tamil drama film directed by B. Bala Murugan. The lead cast includes Jaishankar, Prameela, Srikanth, and K.R. Vijaya. The story follows Seetha, a poor but honest woman who works tirelessly to arrange her sister Kamala's marriage. Kamala, driven by greed for wealth, falls into the hands of traffickers and is sold to a brothel. The film contrasts Seetha's integrity with Kamala's reckless pursuit of easy money. It was produced under the Vijayambika Films banner with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film is noted for its strong social message about the dangers of greed and the power of sisterly love. It was released in theatres in 1976.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- Balamurugan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 0
Storyline
A poor but honest woman named Seetha works day and night to save money for her younger sister Kamala's marriage. But Kamala is impatient and greedy. She runs away with men who promise her wealth, only to be sold into a brothel. Seetha must find her sister before it is too late.
“Greed can cost you everything”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maharasi Vazhga
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Jaishankar (28 films together), Srikanth & M. S. Viswanathan (14 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Jaiganesh (13 films together), and K. R. Vijaya & Jaiganesh (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maharasi Vazhga' translates to 'Long Live the Great Queen', a phrase used in the film to praise the virtuous main character.
- Director B. Balamurugan was also a noted cinematographer who shot many films for director A. P. Nagarajan.
- The film's plot reflects a common 1970s Tamil cinema theme contrasting the lives of two sisters on different moral paths.
- Actress Jayachitra, who played the lead role of Seetha, was a major star known for her strong performances in socially conscious films.
- The movie was released during a period when Tamil cinema frequently explored the struggles of women in urban poverty.
- Music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in MGR and Sivaji Ganesan films of the era.
- The film's conflict centers on the sister working in a brothel, a sensitive subject handled within the moral frameworks of its time.