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Maharasi Vazhga(1976)

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Tamil120 mins

Maharasi Vazhga (1976) is a 120-minute Tamil film directed by Balamurugan. Starring Jaishankar, Prameela and Srikanth.

Director:Balamurugan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1976
Director
Balamurugan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h
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Storyline

A poor but honest woman works hard to arrange her sister's marriage. However, her sister chooses to make money through crime and eventually becomes trapped working in a brothel.

A sister's sacrifice, a sibling's dangerous choice.

Film Details

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120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1976
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMaharaasi Vazhga

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familycorruptionsurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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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.

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