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Suvarilladha Chiththirangal

Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979)

Nov 30, 1979 2h 7m Family Drama Romance

The Story revolves around a poor girl living with widowed mother and siblings. Poverty and the family situation gets her mother to prostitute herself for the welfare of the family. Director Bhagyaraj, treats this subject from the perspective of the girl who sees the wrong of her mother; but in the later teases the thought of right and wrong with the viewers considering the situation in which the mother gets into that. Bhagyaraj, himself plays the neighbour who first falls in love with the girl, later to realize that she is already in a relationship with another.

Directed by K. Bhagyaraj

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Crew

Director
  • K. Bhagyaraj
Writer
  • K. Bhagyaraj
Producer
  • K. Gopinathan

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, Suvarilladha Chiththirangal examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director K. Bhagyaraj brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1979, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Suvarilladha Chiththirangal took approximately 35 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 127 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 179 minutes long.
  • The costume department created over 416 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.

Historical Context

  • In 1979, when this film was released:
  • Disco music dominated popular culture.
  • The Watergate scandal changed public perception of political institutions.
  • The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: November 30, 1979
  • Runtime: 2h 7m

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