Roja Malare(1997)
Roja Malare is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by T. M. Jayamurugan. The lead cast includes Murali, Reeva, Arun Pandian, and Anand Babu. The story follows a village man who falls in love with a woman from a wealthy family, facing rejection and social barriers. The film is noted for its emotional tone and focus on class conflict in rural Tamil Nadu. It was released in 1997 and is available on some streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 December 1997
- Director
- Jayamurugan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
A poor village man named Murali falls deeply in love with Reeva, a woman from a rich family. Her parents reject him because of his low status. He must fight against society, family, and secrets to win her love.
“Love that defies all odds”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Roja Malare
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Murali (9 films together), Senthil & Arun Pandian (4 films together), Senthil & Anand Babu (3 films together), Senthil & Madhan Bob (3 films together), Senthil & Adhityan (2 films together), and Senthil & Sathyapriya (2 films together).
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.