Oru Indhiya Kanavu (1983)

Anamika, a post-graduate student, along with her friends visit the Javadi Hills to make a study on the tribals who live there. During her stay, she befriends a tribal girl named Gangamma. Upon returning home, she wishes to do something for uplifting the lives of the people. She is encouraged in this regard by her father, and Agni, a journalist. After a while, Anamika goes to Javadi Hills and gets to know that Gangamma is dead.

Date of release
1983-09-30
TMDB
8.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
2h 15m
Director
Komal Swaminathan

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil

Oru Indhiya Kanavu is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Komal Swaminathan. It is based on his play of the same name. The film stars Rajeev, Suhasini and Lalitha, with Poornam Viswanathan in a supporting role. It was released on 30 September 1983 to widespread critical acclaim and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil at the 31st National Film Awards in 1984.

Production

Oru Indhiya Kanavu was based on the play of the same name by Komal Swaminathan himself. The communist parties screened the play in almost all parts of Tamil Nadu. At one time, it was reported to have been witnessed by over 7,000 people. The song "Odakaraiyil Puliyamaram" was shot at Vellimalai falls.

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