Aval Appadithaan

Aval Appadithan surely ranks among the very best that Tamil Cinema has to offer international Cinema. The low and bleak lighting and photography being black and white and with varied angles and depth give the film a documentary style and enforces the realism behind harsh realities of life in Tamil Nadu, particularly to the woman who is always pressurized into submission and slavery under one pretext or another. The torment and torture undergone by a sensitive and caring female psyche and its distortion by male chauvinist Society into bizarre and unpredictable forms and shapes is the theme and though the acting of all including Rajinikanth as a male chauvinist and soft spoken Kamal demand appreciation, it is the acting of Sripriya which is extraordinarily brilliant...It is true that songs are out of place in such a serious, stark and sombre film but this is a small defect when juxtaposed with other merits. It is most unfortunate that neither critics nor intellectuals of Tamil Nadu or India have taken notice of this remarkable and unforgettable movie ... It is indeed a milestone in both Tamil and Indian Cinema and far ahead of its times...

Widely regarded as the best Tamil film ever made, which I agree with, Aval Appadithan is an outstanding cinematic work that continues to provoke and impress all those years later. With an unlikely cast of stars, including Kamal, Rajini and Sripriya, the film explores the life of a woman prejudiced against men (Sripriya) and how Kamal enters her life, only to be mystified by her personality. Rajini is marvellous as the chauvinistic lecherous boss. The film is complete in every respect, be it direction, performances, screenplay, music (Ilayaraja, of course), editing, cinematography, et al. If there is one film that Tamil cinema can be proud of, it is this. Awesome.

the movie stands out in every bit be it the theme, direction, dialogues, music and acting. i have heard about the movie from a lot of people but couldn't get a chance to see it. but when i saw it was truly outstanding. a movie way ahead of its time. the story revolves around Manju(Sripriya), a girl who loses faith in relationships with men(due to past experiences) and consider men to be chavnistic in their attitude and the way Arun(Kamal) is intrigued by her character. Manju's boss Rajini is awesome in his role as a boorish person. the music is a class apart composed by none other than the maestro ilayaraja. rudraiah should be commended for this audacious and awesome movie. the only detraction might be the use of too many English catch-phrases which at times are sweet but gets a bit too much as the movie progresses. anyways the movie is a must see for all those dying to see a good tamil movie. futuristic. bold. gripping. that should sum up the movie.

one of the best Indian moves ever made. Underplay done by one of the greatest Indian actors ie Kamal hassan, a bold rold played by yesteryear's actor sripriya and uncharecteristic role enacted by South India's cine star Rajini kanth are the highlights of the movie. India's best ever music director Ilayaraja's brilliance can also be seen in this movie. Lots of English dialogues which is unlikely in Indian cinemas in 70's is a surprise, but they as sharp as it could be. no clichés no nonsense, this is a very complete movie. Climax was spot on with kamal's voice essaying the journey of sripriya. this is a must see movie.

I heard the stars did not take payment for this movie and the director did not direct another movie. So sad we don't have will and talent like it these days. Sripriya at her best, so far ahead in time, Kamal as charismatic as always and my god Rajni style is probably the best I have ever seen. What a movie !!!