Vasantha Maligai(1972)
Vasantha Maligai is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars Sivaji Ganesan as Anand and Vanisri as Latha. The story follows a wealthy alcoholic playboy who falls in love with an air hostess trying to reform him. The film is a remake of the 1971 Telugu film Prema Nagar. It was produced by D. Ramanaidu and features music by K. V. Mahadevan. The film became a major commercial success, running for over 750 days in theatres. It was digitally restored and re-released in 2013 and 2019.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 29 September 1972
- Director
- K.S. Prakash Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 48m 0
Storyline
Anand is a rich playboy drowning his pain in alcohol. Latha is a hardworking air hostess trying to support her family. When Anand rescues Latha from an attack, she takes a job as his secretary. She must help him overcome his addiction while fighting his jealous family who want to destroy their love.
“Love builds a palace from ruins.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vasantha Maligai
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & Major Sundarrajan (43 films together), Nagesh & Sivaji Ganesan (38 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Major Sundarrajan (38 films together), Nagesh & K. V. Mahadevan (37 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & K. V. Mahadevan (35 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & V. K. Ramasamy (31 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 1969 Telugu hit 'Buddhimantudu', also directed by K. S. Prakash Rao.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where Gemini Ganesan played a character with a major negative flaw like alcoholism.
- The movie's hit song 'Avalukkenna' was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and sung by T. M. Soundararajan.
- Actress Jayalalithaa was initially considered for the female lead, but the role eventually went to Vanisri.
- The film's title refers to a metaphorical 'spring palace', symbolising renewal and hope in the story.
- It was released during a period when social dramas about personal redemption were popular in Tamil cinema.
- Director K. S. Prakash Rao was known for successful remakes across South Indian languages.