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Neelavanam(1965)

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Tamil178 mins

Neelavanam (1965) is a 178-minute Tamil film directed by P. Madhavan. Starring Sivaji Ganesan.

Director:P. Madhavan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 December 1965
Director
P. Madhavan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 58m
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Storyline

A man is forced to marry a dying woman, who happens to be his lover's friend. He and his lover try to hide their past relationship from his new wife. They struggle with this secret while dealing with the difficult situation.

A secret love threatens a fragile marriage.

Film Details

0.0Rating
178Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 December 1965
Also Known AsNeelavanam · Neela Vaanam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Neela Vanam' translates to 'Blue Forest', a poetic name that contrasts with its dramatic marital conflict plot.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Ravichandran played a character caught in a complex love triangle, a departure from his usual heroic roles.
  • The movie featured music by the popular composer M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
  • Actress K. R. Vijaya, who played Gowri, was known for her expressive eyes which added depth to her tragic character.
  • The film was shot in black and white, which was common for the era, adding a classic melodramatic tone to its emotional scenes.
  • Director P. Madhavan often collaborated with this cast and crew, creating a familiar team for this family-oriented drama.

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