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Aval Appadithaan

  • 1978
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
322
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Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, and Sripriya in Aval Appadithaan (1978)
Drama

The film revolves around a solitary women, her plight and ordeal against evil society.The film revolves around a solitary women, her plight and ordeal against evil society.The film revolves around a solitary women, her plight and ordeal against evil society.

  • Director
    • C. Rudraiyaa
  • Writers
    • Anannthu
    • Vanna Nilavan
    • K. Rajeshwar
  • Stars
    • Sripriya
    • Kamal Haasan
    • Rajinikanth
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    322
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • C. Rudraiyaa
    • Writers
      • Anannthu
      • Vanna Nilavan
      • K. Rajeshwar
    • Stars
      • Sripriya
      • Kamal Haasan
      • Rajinikanth
    • 10User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Sripriya
    • Manju
    Kamal Haasan
    Kamal Haasan
    • Arun
    Rajinikanth
    Rajinikanth
    • Thyagu
    • (as Rajnikanth)
    Sivachandran
    • Mano
    Saritha
    Saritha
    • Arun's Wife
    Kutty Padmini
    Kutty Padmini
    • Guest Appearance
    • Director
      • C. Rudraiyaa
    • Writers
      • Anannthu
      • Vanna Nilavan
      • K. Rajeshwar
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    10rajavino

    All time classic cult movie of Indian Cinema

    At the same period of time there was lot of legends do films like Balachander, Balu Mahendra, Bharathiraja, Mahindran and so. But the film is entirely new way of story telling. Its deal with people who are all exist in the society feminist, man who support feminist and male chauvinist. The way Sripriya and Rajini characters portrait are just awesome. Unimaginably 4 decades before they talk about feminism. Even she exploit by the society(Her Mother, Father and sexual intention men) she just move on as a passing clouds for her survival all the are very realistic. Climax of the film is one of the best I ever saw, Its like a poet. Music is just mind blowing and photography is just like a painting. Its a pride of Tamil Cinema.
    baburaghunathan

    One of the all time best Indian movies

    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.
    9perinbaarunraj

    The Best ever Tamil movie I've seen!

    A movie with plenty of craft in it that'd make the European masters, especially the French, sit up and take notice. The lighting, the cinematography, the music and the jump cuts set the movie up for an amazing watch but never believe that the a movie can work without a good story. It is always the story that makes the film and Aval Appadithan has not only a radical story but one which is extremely well written. Great acting makes it an extremely sensitive watch and Rudhraiya's film is a treat for a cinephile. It is unfortunate that a maker of such a masterpiece hasn't gone on to do more films.

    It closes out making you want to stand up and give it a rousing applause for being as great as it is. If the movie didn't affect me enough that it made me want to hold myself tight after watching it, I would have had tears of joy at watching such a masterpiece. One of the greatest films made, this is an Indian film far beyond almost everything with the exception of a dozen films to have come from these shores. A masterpiece that can change lives. Hats off to Mr. Rudhraiya and this remarkable team of talented professionals. Ilayaraja's brooding background score adds to the sombre nature of the movie
    9rebel_icon

    best tamil movie ever

    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.
    8kamalbeeee

    Unique cinema by rudharaya..

    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.....

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      Voice over in the end: She died today. She will be reborn tomorrow. She will die again. She will be reborn again. That's how she is

    • Soundtracks
      Uravugal Thodarkathai
      Music by Ilaiyaraaja

      Lyrics by Gangai Amaran

      Performed by K.J. Yesudas

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1978 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • Tamil
      • English
    • Production company
      • Kumar Arts
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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