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Sondham(1973)

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Tamil146 mins

Sondham (1973) is a 146-minute Tamil film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. Starring Suruli Rajan, V. K. Ramasamy and I. S. R..

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1973
Director
A. C. Tirulokchandar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
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Storyline

A man and his wife split up after a misunderstanding. He marries another woman, who dies giving birth to their daughter.

A family torn apart, a child left behind.

Film Details

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146Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1973
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSontham

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Sondham' means 'in-law' or 'relative by marriage' in Tamil, reflecting its core theme of marital and family relationships.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Muthuraman played a character who remarries, a less common plot in Tamil cinema of that era.
  • The movie featured music by M. S. Viswanathan, but its songs did not achieve the same massive popularity as his other 1973 hits like from 'Sollathaan Ninaikkiren'.
  • Actress Jayalalithaa was initially considered for a lead role, but the part eventually went to another actress, showing common last-minute casting changes of the time.
  • The director, A. C. Tirulokchandar, was known for social dramas, and this film continued his focus on middle-class family conflicts.
  • The film's plot involving death during childbirth mirrored a real-life societal concern in 1970s India about maternal healthcare.
  • Despite a strong cast, the film had a moderate box office run, overshadowed by bigger commercial successes that year.

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