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Mullum Malarum Directed by J. Mahendran Produced by Venu Chettiyar Written by Based on novel by Umachandran Starring Rajinikanth
Shobha
Sarath Babu
Fatafat JayalakshmiMusic by Ilaiyaraaja Release date(s) 15 August 1978 Running time 135 min Country India Language Tamil Mullum Malarum is a Tamil film directed by J. Mahendran. Starring Rajinikanth and Shoba in the lead, the film was filmed by Balu Mahendra and featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The screenplay for the movie is based on a novel with the same name Mullum Malarum authored by Umachandran. This novel won the first prize in the Tamil magazine Kalki's novel contest held in connection with the celebration of the silver jubilee of Kalki in 1967.
Following the film's success, Rajinikanth received an appreciation letter from his mentor K. Balachandar, who praised his performance in the film. The letter was widely publicised.
Cast
- Rajinikanth as Kali
- Shoba as Valli
- Sarath Babu as Kumaran
- Phataphat Jayalaxmi as Manga
Music
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The music added enormous value to the mood of the film. The song "Raman Aandalum" (Whether it rama or ravana, Whoever rules, i dont care) is very famous for lyrics and Rajinikanth's fast stylish steps that was choreographed by Mugur Sundar.
External links
Categories:- Indian films
- Tamil-language films
- Tamil-language films dubbed into Telugu
- Filmfare Best Tamil Movie Award winners
- Tamil-language film stubs
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