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Aval(1972)

7.8/10
Tamil146 mins

Aval (1972) is a 146-minute Tamil film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. Starring J. P. Chandrababu, T. K. Bhagavathi and Pandari Bai. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Aval stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1972.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1972
Director
A. C. Tirulokchandar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A writer's words win hearts—and a dangerous fortune.

Film Details

7.8Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date31 December 1972
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asஅவள் · Aval

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionidentitylovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title '...Aval!' is unusual because it uses punctuation marks, which was rare for Tamil movies at the time.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Ravichandran, known for his comic roles, played a more serious character as the writer Chandranath.
  • The movie was released during a period when Tamil cinema was exploring more urban and psychological themes beyond traditional folklore.
  • Director A. C. Tirulokchandar was known for social dramas, and this film examined the moral compromises in the publishing world.
  • The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, who was the most sought-after music director in Tamil cinema during the early 1970s.
  • Actress Jayalalithaa, who later became a political leader, was considered for the female lead but was not cast in the final film.
  • The film's plot involving sensationalist writing for profit mirrored real-life debates about literature and commercialism in the 1970s.

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