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Idhaya Malar

Idhaya Malar (transl. Flower of the heart) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Gemini Ganesan and Thamarai Manaalan. It is based on the novel Ninaivugal Nilaikkatum, written by Maniyan.[1] The film stars Sujatha, Gemini Ganesan and Kamal Haasan. It was released on 3 September 1976.[2]

Idhaya Malar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGemini Ganesan
Thamarai Manaalan
Screenplay by'Vidhwan' Ve. Lakshmanan
Based onNinaivugal Nilaikkatum
by Manian
Produced byG. M. Kulathu
V.L. Narayanan
StarringSujatha
Gemini Ganesan
Kamal Haasan
CinematographyD.V. Rajaram
B. Nanjappa
Edited byM. Umanath
M. Mani
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Jeyanthira Movies
Release date
  • 3 September 1976 (1976-09-03)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Krishnan, an elderly person with his wife Rajam are childless and bring up Radha, who is Krishnan's sister as their daughter. Mohan, a tennis player, falls in love with Radha. Krishnan accepts to their proposal to marry but Rajam avoids the marriage by revealing a bitter truth to Radha. Radha had married Sridhar at the age of five. She avoids Mohan who is actually the brother of Sridhar. She goes in search of Sridhar but finds out he is married . She returns home and avoids her family and lives alone. Mohan's neighbour is very possessive about him and also has a crush on him. The film ends with Mohan marrying his neighbour and Radha sacrificing her love.

Cast

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Production

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Idhaya Malar is the directorial debut of Gemini Ganesan, and the only film he directed in his life.[3][4] After directing some scenes, he left due to differences with the producer,[5] resulting in Thamarai Manaalan taking over. However, both men retained director's credit.[6][7] This film was shot in black-and-white. It was given a "U" (Unrestricted) certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification after three cuts. The final length of the film was 3,931.30 metres (12,898.0 ft).[8]

Soundtrack

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Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. All lyrics written by Pulamaipithan.[9]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Sendumallipoo"Vani Jairam, K. J. Yesudas 
2."Thazhampoo Kaigalukku"P. Susheela, B. S. Sasirekha 
3."Anbe Un Per Enna"Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran 
4."En Chellakkili"P. Susheela 

Reception

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A critic from Kalki appreciated the film for the performances of most of the cast.[10]

References

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  1. ^ R, Dinesh. "இறுதியாகச் சிலர்". ithutamil.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 June 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  2. ^ "கமல்ஹாசன் படங்களின் பட்டியல்" [List of Kamal Haasan films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  3. ^ "திண்ணை". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 17 November 2019. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Gemini Ganesan's 100th Birth Anniversary: Five interesting facts about Kadhal Mannan". The Times of India. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  5. ^ Vijiyan, K.N. (18 August 1998). "Gemini speaks his mind". New Straits Times. p. 23. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2020 – via Google News Archive.
  6. ^ "இதய மலர்". Kalki (in Tamil). 12 September 1976. p. 7. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  7. ^ "ஜெமினி கணேசன் 100!". Dinamani. 1 December 2019. Archived from the original on 1 December 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  8. ^ "'Idhaya Malar' (Tamil) 35 mm.B&W.India". The Gazette of India. 27 August 1977. p. 1559. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
  9. ^ "Idhaya Malar". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  10. ^ "இதய மலர்". Kalki (in Tamil). 19 September 1976. p. 31. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
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