
Arangetram(1973)
Tamil152 mins
Arangetram (1973) is a 152-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Prameela, Kamal Haasan and Sivakumar. With an audience rating of 7.9/10, Arangetram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1973.
Director:K. Balachander
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 February 1973
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.9/10
Storyline
A poor young woman becomes the sole provider for her large family. To support her siblings, she is forced into sex work, but her family abandons her when they discover the truth. She eventually marries a former suitor, but the ordeal leads to her mental breakdown.
“A family's honor, a sister's sacrifice.”
Film Details
7.9Rating
152Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date2 February 1973
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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7.9/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Arangetram' refers to a dancer's debut performance, symbolizing the lead character's forced entry into a harsh world.
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot in the Soviet Union, with scenes filmed in Moscow and Leningrad.
- Actress Prameela, who played the mother, was only about 10 years older than Sujatha, the actress playing her daughter Lalitha.
- Director K. Balachander initially wanted a different actress for the lead but cast newcomer Sujatha after being impressed by her stage work.
- The film's bold theme led to controversies and some protests, but it was also critically praised for its social message.
- Composer M.S. Viswanathan used a rare instrument called the clavioline to create a distinct, haunting background score.
- The movie was remade in Hindi as 'Behroopia' (1972), but the Tamil original was released a year later.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Arangetram
Director-Actor21 films →
Actor-Mangalam10 films →
Director-Composer9 films →
Mangalam-Actor9 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
Director-Producer4 films →
Mangalam-Music Composer4 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →
Actor-Producer3 films →
Actor-Ramu Shastrigal3 films →
Director-Mangalam3 films →
Actor-Nadesa Udayar3 films →
Actor-Nadesa Udayar2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Pasupathy2 films →
Mangalam-Pasupathy2 films →
Actor-Pasupathy2 films →
Actor-Ramu Shastrigal2 films →




