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Idhayam(1991)

5.3/10
Tamil130 mins

Idhayam (1991) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Kathir Subbiah. Starring Murali, Mohan Raman and Janagaraj. With an audience rating of 5.3/10, Idhayam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1991.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 September 1991
Director
Kathir Subbiah
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
5.3/10

Storyline

A medical student from a modest background falls for a wealthy, sophisticated girl. He struggles with feelings of insecurity, which stop him from telling her how he feels.

Love speaks louder than words.

Film Details

5.3Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 September 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஇதயம்
Also Known AsHrudhayam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Kathir was also a well-known cinematographer who shot many successful Tamil films.
  • This was one of the earliest major roles for actor Murali, who became famous for his romantic hero image.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja features a popular song 'Kadhal Rojave' that remains a classic love song.
  • The story was noted for its simple, realistic portrayal of a middle-class youth's shyness in love.
  • Actress Heera Rajagopal, who played the female lead, was relatively new to Tamil cinema with this film.
  • The film's title 'Idhayam' means 'heart' in Tamil, reflecting the story's emotional core.
  • It is considered a notable film from the early 1990s that avoided action scenes, focusing purely on romance and drama.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Idhayam

Music Composer-College Professor (Medical College)59 films
Music Composer-Geetha's father44 films
Geetha's father-Actor32 films
Music Composer-Special appearance25 films
College Professor (Medical College)-Actor18 films
Actor-Geetha's father9 films
Actor-College Professor (Medical College)8 films
Actor-College Professor (Medical College)6 films
Geetha's father-College Professor (Medical College)6 films
Actor-Special appearance6 films
College Professor (Medical College)-Special appearance5 films
special appearance in the song "April Mayilae"-Geetha's father4 films

Frequently Asked Questions