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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai(1974)

8.4/10
Tamil162 mins

Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974) is a 162-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Vijayakumar, Sujatha and Kamal Haasan. With an audience rating of 8.4/10, Aval Oru Thodar Kathai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1974.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 May 1974
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 42m
GudVibe Rating
8.4/10

Storyline

A young woman named Kavitha works hard to support her entire family. Her long engagement to her boyfriend Tilak is strained by the wait. When she finally agrees to marry him, Tilak reveals a disappointing surprise.

Her family's dreams rest on her shoulders. But what about her own?

Film Details

8.4Rating
162Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 May 1974
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAval Oru Thodarkadhai · Aval Oru Thudar Katha · Aval Oru Thodarkathai · Aval Oru Thudarkatha

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyloveidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title translates to 'She is a Never-ending Story', reflecting the endless struggles of the protagonist.
  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively inside a real office, capturing the daily work life of women.
  • Director K. Balachander initially considered actress Jayapradha for the lead role before finalizing Sujatha.
  • The movie's success led to a Hindi remake titled 'Doosra Aadmi' in 1977, starring Rishi Kapoor.
  • Composer M.S. Viswanathan recorded the song 'Senthazham Poovil' in a single take with singer S. Janaki.
  • The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of a middle-class family's dependence on a working woman's income.
  • It was one of the few films of its time to show the lead female character smoking on screen, highlighting her stress.

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