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...

Watch it for Rajini's natural acting . The formula is way ahead of its times. even now society looks at single women with suspicion. Its a much needed film .even today .

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.

Movie talks about feminism in different point of view..defintely its not for all audiences becozz its purely emotional slow drama and like documentry movie..its kind of good book reading experience...really director have guts to take such kind of this 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.