Maalai Sooda Vaa(1975)
Maalai Sooda Vaa is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Kumari Manjula in the lead roles. The story follows Murali, a modern dancer who rejects love, and Radha, a traditional girl who pursues him. The screenplay was written by Vennira Aadai Moorthy, with dialogue by Chithralaya Gopu. The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics by Vaali. The film was one of Kamal Haasan's earliest projects as a hero. It was released on 1 August 1975 and received mixed to positive reviews. Critics noted its similarity to the Hindi film Bobby but praised its balanced comedy and music.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1975
- Director
- C. V. Rajendran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Murali is a charming dancer who loves his carefree life. Radha falls for him after seeing him perform. She confesses her love, but Murali rejects her. He thinks love is old-fashioned. Radha does not give up and keeps trying to win his heart. Will Murali change his mind and accept her love?
“Come, wear the garland of love.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maalai Sooda Vaa
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Major Sundarrajan (54 films together), Kamal Haasan & M. S. Viswanathan (28 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & C. V. Rajendran (20 films together), Manjula Vijayakumar & M. S. Viswanathan (17 films together), Kamal Haasan & Major Sundarrajan (16 films together), and Manjula Vijayakumar & Major Sundarrajan (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Malai Sooda Va' is a famous line from a classic Tamil song by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, linking it to older cinema.
- This was one of the earliest films where Kamal Haasan worked with director C. V. Rajendran, who later directed him in hits like 'Sattam En Kaiyil'.
- The movie features music by M. S. Viswanathan, but it did not produce a major hit soundtrack like many of his other scores from that era.
- Actress Kumari Manjula, the female lead, was primarily known for her work in Kannada cinema and this was a notable Tamil role for her.
- Dialogue writer 'Chitralaya' Gopu was a renowned comedy writer, but this film is more remembered as a straight romantic drama.
- The film's release coincided with a period where Kamal Haasan was transitioning from supporting roles to established romantic leads.