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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren(1973)

7.5/10
Tamil165 mins

Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973) is a 165-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Jayasudha, Poornam Viswanathan and S. V. Subbaiah. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Sollathaan Ninaikkiren stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1973.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 December 1973
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Three sisters all have feelings for their tenant, Raghavan, who falls for the youngest, Pushpa. But Pushpa makes a difficult choice to protect her friend from a manipulative man, sacrificing her own happiness in the process.

Three sisters. One man. A sacrifice that changes everything.

Film Details

7.5Rating
165Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 December 1973
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familylovesacrificejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film where actor Rajinikanth appeared in a brief, uncredited role as a background dancer.
  • The film's title 'Sollathaan Ninaikkiren' translates to 'I think only of you', a popular line from a classic Tamil song.
  • Director K. Balachander reused the core plot of sacrificing for a friend from his own earlier Telugu film 'Manchi Kutumbam' (1968).
  • Actress Jayasudha made her Tamil debut with this film, playing the pivotal role of Sudha.
  • The movie was noted for its strong female-centric narrative, a hallmark of Balachander's films in that era.
  • Composer M.S. Viswanathan's soundtrack for the film was not a major commercial success, unlike many of his other works at the time.
  • The film is remembered for showcasing the nuanced acting of lead actress Jaya Prada in one of her early important roles.

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