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Ethir Neechal(1968)

7.5/10
Tamil165 mins

Ethir Neechal (1968) is a 165-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring S. N. Lakshmi, Major Sundarrajan and R. Muthuraman. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Ethir Neechal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1968.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 April 1968
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young orphan named Maadhu lives in the stairwell of an apartment building, doing chores for the residents in exchange for food and a place to sleep. The people there often take advantage of his kindness. His life changes when he develops feelings for a new girl who moves into the building.

An orphan's love changes his world.

Film Details

7.5Rating
165Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 April 1968
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asஎதிர்நீச்சல் · Edhir Neechal

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film directed by K. Balachander, who later became a legendary filmmaker.
  • The movie's title 'Ethir Neechal' is a phrase from a famous Tamil poem by Subramania Bharati.
  • Actor Nagesh, known for comic roles, played the serious lead character Maadhu in this film.
  • The film's music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
  • It is based on a novel of the same name by Jayakanthan, a noted Tamil writer.
  • The story highlights social issues like class difference and exploitation of the poor.
  • This film helped establish K. Balachander's reputation for adapting literary works to cinema.

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