Mogam Muppadhu Varusham(1976)
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. It stars Kamal Haasan, Vijayakumar, Sumithra, Fatafat Jayalaxmi, and Sripriya. The story follows two mismatched couples struggling with emotional and physical distance in their marriages. Ramesh, a city man, marries village girl Kasthuri, while village artist Ravishankar marries modern woman Menaka. A subplot involves Bhama, a young woman desperate for a child, who makes a shocking offer to Ramesh. The film is based on a novel by Maniyan serialised in Ananda Vikatan. It was shot in black-and-white and received an adults-only certificate for its bold themes. The film was a commercial success and praised for its honest portrayal of marital issues.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 58m 0
Storyline
Ramesh marries Kasthuri, a village girl, but fails to show her love. Meanwhile, Ravishankar marries Menaka, a modern woman who craves passion. Both marriages are unhappy. When Bhama offers herself to Ramesh for a child, everything changes. Can these couples find real love before it is too late?
“Thirty years of admiration begins now.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakumar & Manorama (32 films together), Manorama & Major Sundarrajan (29 films together), Kamal Haasan & Manorama (25 films together), Sripriya & Kamal Haasan (19 films together), Sripriya & Manorama (17 films together), and Kamal Haasan & Major Sundarrajan (16 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman for producer G. Thyagarajan's Sathya Movies.
- The film's title translates to 'Three and a Half Years', referring to the time the lead character spends abroad.
- Actress Fatafat Jayalakshmi, who played Menaka, was known for her speed in delivering dialogue, hence her nickname 'Fatafat'.
- The movie was part of a wave of 1970s films examining marital adjustment and modern relationships in Tamil cinema.
- Kamal Haasan and Sumithra were a popular on-screen pair, having acted together in several films prior to this one.
- The film's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, a dominant force in Tamil film music at the time.
- A sub-plot involving an artist character allowed the film to subtly contrast traditional and modern lifestyles.