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Aalayamani(1962)

7.5/10
Tamil154 mins

Aalayamani (1962) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by K. Shankar. Starring Chittoor V. Nagayya, Saroja Devi and S. S. Rajendran. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Aalayamani stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1962.

Director:K. Shankar
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 November 1962
Director
K. Shankar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A man's jealousy and suspicion hurt his partner and loved ones. His possessive behavior creates conflict in their relationships. He must eventually make a personal sacrifice to find redemption and repair the damage he caused.

When love turns to doubt, only sacrifice can heal.

Film Details

7.5Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 November 1962
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
loveidentityfamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Aalayamani' translates to 'Temple Jewel', a metaphor for the female lead's character.
  • This was the first Tamil film directed by K. Shankar, who was already a successful director in Hindi cinema.
  • The film's music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, a dominant force in Tamil cinema at the time.
  • It was produced by AVM Productions, one of the oldest and most influential film studios in India.
  • The story is noted for its focus on psychological drama, a less common theme in early 1960s Tamil cinema.
  • Actor Muthuraman, who played a key role, was a frequent collaborator with the AVM studio during this period.

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