Idhaya Malar
| Idhaya Malar | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gemini Ganesan Thamarai Manaalan |
| Screenplay by | 'Vidhwan' Ve. Lakshmanan |
| Based on | Ninaivugal Nilaikkatum by Manian |
| Produced by | G. M. Kulathu V.L. Narayanan |
| Starring | Sujatha Gemini Ganesan Kamal Haasan |
| Cinematography | D.V. Rajaram B. Nanjappa |
| Edited by | M. Umanath M. Mani |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Jeyanthira Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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]
Plot
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 of and has a crush on him. The film ends with Mohan marrying his neighbour and Radha sacrificing her love.
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Krishnan
- Sowcar Janaki as Rajam
- Sujatha as Radha
- Kamal Haasan as Mohan
- Vijayakumar as Sreedhar
- K. A. Thangavelu as Singaram
- M. Saroja as Kumari
Production
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] The film was launched at Vauhini recording studios on 18 March 1976.[8] 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).[9]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. All lyrics written by Pulamaipithan.[10]
| No. | Title | Singer(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
A critic from Kalki appreciated the film for the performances of most of the cast.[11]
References
- ^ R, Dinesh. "இறுதியாகச் சிலர்". ithutamil.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 June 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "கமல்ஹாசன் படங்களின் பட்டியல்" [List of Kamal Haasan films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 4 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "திண்ணை". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 17 November 2019. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "இதய மலர்". Kalki (in Tamil). 12 September 1976. p. 7. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "ஜெமினி கணேசன் 100!". Dinamani. 1 December 2019. Archived from the original on 1 December 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "ஜெமினி கணேஷ் டைரக்ட் செய்யும் 'இதயமலர்' படப்பிடிப்பு துவக்கம்". Navamani (in Tamil). 18 March 1976. p. 4. Retrieved 12 November 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "'Idhaya Malar' (Tamil) 35 mm.B&W.India". The Gazette of India. 27 August 1977. p. 1559. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Idhaya Malar". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "இதய மலர்". Kalki (in Tamil). 19 September 1976. p. 31. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
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External links
- Idhaya Malar at IMDb
