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Marupadiyum(1993)

3.4/10
Tamil139 minstheatrical

Marupadiyum is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, filmed, and directed by Balu Mahendra. The cast includes Revathi, Nizhalgal Ravi, Arvind Swamy, and Rohini. The story follows Thulasi, a wife whose husband leaves her for another woman, and her journey toward independence. The film is a remake of the 1982 Hindi film Arth. Revathi won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress for her performance. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and features the popular song "Aasai Athigam." The film was released on 14 January 1993.

Director:Balu Mahendra
Occasion:Pongal 1993
Mood:
emotionaldarkintense

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
Theatrical Release
14 January 1993
Director
Balu Mahendra
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 19m
Rating
3.4/10

Storyline

Thulasi is a devoted wife whose husband Muralikrishna leaves her for another woman. She must rebuild her life from scratch with only ₹2,000 to her name. With the help of a kind singer, she finds a job and learns to stand on her own. But her past keeps pulling her back, and she must choose between a new love and her hard-won independence.

Sometimes, the only way forward is alone.

Film Details

3.4Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 1993
Release Typetheatrical
OccasionPongal 1993
Original Titleமறுபடியும்
Also Known AsMarubadiyum

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkintense
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Marupadiyum

Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilayaraja (34 films together), Ilayaraja & Revathi (32 films together), Balu Mahendra & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Revathi (10 films together), Ilayaraja & Rohini (7 films together), and Ilayaraja & Pasi Sathya (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal Kathai' but was shortened.
  • Balu Mahendra shot the film in a very short schedule, reportedly around 30 days.
  • The story is said to be loosely inspired by the director's observations of the film industry.
  • Actress Revathi, who played Thulasi, was praised for her subtle and powerful performance.
  • The film's climax was noted for its realistic and open-ended resolution.
  • It was one of the few 1990s Tamil films to focus intensely on a crumbling marriage.
  • The musical score by Ilaiyaraaja uses minimal instrumentation to match the film's tense mood.

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