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Roja Malare(1997)

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Tamil150 mins

Roja Malare (1997) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Jayamurugan. Starring T. M. Jayamurugan, Reeva and Shobaraj.

Director:Jayamurugan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 December 1997
Director
Jayamurugan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
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Storyline

Set against the lush backdrop of late-90s Tamil cinema, *Roja Malare* weaves a heartfelt romantic drama that pairs raw emotion with the era's signature melodic storytelling. Murali anchors the film with his understated intensity, sharing the screen with Reeva, Arun Pandian, and Anand Babu in a layered tale of love caught between desire and duty — a theme that resonated deeply with South Indian audiences of the time. Director T. M. Jayamurugan crafts an unhurried narrative that lets its characters breathe, making *Roja Malare* a quiet, sincere entry in the golden stretch of 90s Tamil romance.

A love that blooms in the face of fate.

Film Details

0.0Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 December 1997
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

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

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Cast & Crew

#1
T
T. M. JayamuruganActor
#2
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ReevaMalarvizhi
#3
Sathyapriya, Actor in Roja Malare
SathyapriyaActor
#4
Madhan Bob, Actor in Roja Malare
Madhan BobActor
#5
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ShobarajActor
#6
K
Kottai PerumalActor
#7
Murali, Actor in Roja Malare
MuraliKannan
#8
Arun Pandian, Actor in Roja Malare
Arun PandianArun
#9
Anand Babu, Actor in Roja Malare
Anand BabuAnbu
#10
Senthil, Actor in Roja Malare
SenthilBabu
#11
C
C. Arun PandianActor
#12
J
JayamuruganDirector
#13
R
Riva BubberActor
#14
A
AdhityanMusic Composer
#15
N
Nirmaladevi JayamuruganCrew

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 30 days, a very fast schedule for its time.
  • Director T. M. Jayamurugan was primarily known as a producer before making this film.
  • The movie's title is a popular Tamil phrase meaning 'Oh Rose, my flower'.
  • It was one of the early films for actress Reeva, who later left the industry.
  • The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is not among his most famous works.
  • Actor Murali was known for romantic roles, and this film fit his typical image.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release compared to bigger Tamil films of 1997.

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