Underplayed Gems

Iru Malargal (1967)

Iru Malargal poster
Directed by
A. C. Tirulokchandar
Genre
drama film, romance film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 51m
Rated
U
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man is torn between the woman he loves and the wife who is devoted to him. This creates upheaval in his life and the lives of those around him.

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What happens

Iru Malargal (transl. Two Flowers) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A. C. Tirulogchander. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and K. R. Vijaya, with Nagesh, S. A. Ashokan, V. Nagayya, Manorama and Roja Ramani in supporting roles. It revolves around a man who faces upheavals in his life as he is caught between his lady-love and his devoted wife. Iru Malargal was released on 1 November 1967, Diwali day. The film became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres, and won two awards at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Best Actress for Vijaya and Best Story Writer for Tirulogchander. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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