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| Directed by | Srikanth
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| Produced by | L. V. Prasad |
| Starring | K. R. Vijaya Ravichandran |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | P. V. Manickam |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Idhaya Kamalam (Template:Translation) is a 1965 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Srikanth, written by Aaroor Dass and produced by L. V. Prasad. A remake of the Marathi film Pathlaag (1964), it stars K. R. Vijaya and Ravichandran. The film was released on 27 August 1965 and became a success.
Plot
Kamala and Vimala are twin sisters. While Kamala leads a normal life and is married to a lawyer studying in London, Vimala joins a band of robbers. Kamala's husband returns home to find his wife terminally ill.
Cast
- K. R. Vijaya as Kamala and Vimala[1]
- Ravichandran as Baskar, Kamala's husband[1]
- Sheela as Baskar's Uncle's daughter
- Kumari Rukmini as Bhaskar's mother
- T. S. Balaiah as Baskar's Uncle
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Judge
- R. S. Manohar as Public Prosecutor
- K. Balaji as the Police Inspector[1]
- C. R. Lakshmi
Production
Idhaya Kamalam, a remake of the Marathi film Pathlaag (1964),[1] was directed by Srikanth and produced by L. V. Prasad under Prasad Productions. The screenplay was written by Aaroor Dass, cinematography was handled by K. S. Prasad, editing by P. V. Manickam and art direction by Thota.[2]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack album was composed by K. V. Mahadevan while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[3]
Release and reception
Idhaya Kamalam was released on 27 August 1965.[4][2] Film critic and historian Randor Guy said that the film would be "remembered for the interesting storyline, excellent on-screen narration, brilliant performance by Vijaya, impressive acting by Ravichandran, Kumari Rukmini, Balaiah and the melodious music of Mahadevan".[1] T. M. Ramachandran of Sport and Pastime called it "noteworthy film" appreciating K. R. Vijaya calling "The best performance in the film [..] she displays mark her out as a fine actress", he also praised K. V. Mahadevan's music calling "lilting" and "one of the important assets of the film" and also calling K. S. Prasad's camerawork as "praiseworthy".[5]
References
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedposter - ↑ Idhaya Kamalam (1965). Raaga.com. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ↑ Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru{{#if:Film News Anandan|, Film News Anandan}. Sivagami Publishers(2004)
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