This bold drama delves into deep social issues and centres around the struggles and sacrifices in the life of Lalitha, the eldest daughter of a pious and conservative Brahmin family. She has eight siblings and poverty rules supreme.
When her father becomes unable to support the family, she decides to take up the family mantle and goes to work. Through her earnings, she ensures that all her siblings are given a good education and are married into happy and comfortable homes. However, despite sacrificing her own life for the sake of her family, she is deeply shamed and excommunicated by her family. Why?
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Prameela, Sivakumar
Crew: K Balachander (Director), BS Lokanath (Director of Photography), V Kumar (Music Director)
Rating: A (India)
Release Dates: 07 Feb 1973 (India)
Tamil Name: அரங்கேற்றம்
Did you know? The film marked Kamal Haasan's first adult role. Read More
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as Thyagu
as Lalitha
as Thangavelu
Special Appearance
Special Appearance
as Mangalam
as Devi
as Visalam
as Music Teacher
as Nadesa Udaiyaar
Direction
Director
Production
Production Company
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Lyricist
Playback Singer
Editorial
Editor
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Tamil
Colour Info:
Black & White
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
03:01
03:20
03:14
Movie Connection(s):
Remade as: Aaina (Hindi)
Trivia:
This movie was remade in Hindi under the title Aaina (1977), with Mumtaz playing the lead role.
This film was featured as part of the Tamil Nadu government's information campaign promoting family planning.
The film marked Kamal Haasan's first adult role.
This film was featured as part of the Tamil Nadu government's information campaign promoting family planning.
The film marked Kamal Haasan's first adult role.
