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Alayam(1967)
Tamil105 mins
Alayam (1967) is a 105-minute Tamil film directed by Thirumalai Mahalingam. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Alayam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1967.
Director:Thirumalai Mahalingam
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1967
- Director
- Thirumalai Mahalingam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
An honest clerk faces a difficult choice when his son-in-law loses money at the bank and asks him for help to cover the loss. The man must decide whether to give up his savings and compromise his strong principles.
“When honesty faces a family crisis.”
Film Details
7.8Rating
105Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1967
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyintegritycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Tamil stage play of the same name, which also starred S.V. Sahasranamam in the lead role.
- Director Mahalingam was a former cinematographer, and this was one of his few directorial ventures in Tamil cinema.
- The film's music was composed by the renowned duo Viswanathan–Ramamurthy, but it had only one song, a rare approach for its time.
- It was one of the early films for actress Jayalalithaa, where she played a supporting role before becoming a major star.
- The story's central ethical dilemma was noted for reflecting middle-class values and financial anxieties of the 1960s.
- The film was praised for its strong performance by S.V. Sahasranamam, who was primarily known as a stage and character actor.
- Despite its critical acclaim, the film is less remembered today compared to other social dramas from the same era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Alayam
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Actor-Composer8 films →
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Music Composer-Producer3 films →
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