
Vasantha Maligai(1972)
Tamil162 mins
Vasantha Maligai (1972) is a 162-minute Tamil film directed by K.S. Prakash Rao. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri and Nagesh.
Director:K.S. Prakash Rao
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 September 1972
- Director
- K.S. Prakash Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 42m 0
Storyline
A man struggles with alcoholism. His life changes when he experiences genuine love, which helps him transform.
“A drunkard finds redemption through an unexpected love.”
Film Details
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162Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date29 September 1972
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVasantha Maaligai
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Sivaji GanesanAnand
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VanisriLatha
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Nageshservant
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Major SundarrajanActor
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Pandari BaiActor
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V. K. RamasamyActor
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SrideviActor
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S. V. Ranga RaoActor
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K. BalajiVijay
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P. Santha KumariActor
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A. VincentCinematographer
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K.S. Prakash RaoDirector
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K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
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D. Rama NaiduCrew
→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.
Notable Collaborations
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