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Kilinjalgal (transl. Clams) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film, written and directed by Durai. The film stars Mohan, Poornima Bhagyaraj and Dilip. It revolves around two lovers whose romance is opposed by their families due to differences in religion.
Kilinjalgal | |
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Directed by | Durai |
Written by | Durai |
Produced by | G. Lalitha |
Starring | Mohan Poornima Bhagyaraj Dilip |
Cinematography | V. Manohar |
Edited by | M. Vellaichamy R. Krishnamurthy |
Music by | T. Rajendar |
Production company | Sunitha Cini Arts |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Kilinjalgal was released on 25 December 1981. The film was a silver jubilee hit and ran for 175 days at the box office.
Babu, a Hindu, falls in love with Julie, a Christian. However, both the families are against this love due to differences in religion. Despite heavy opposition, both Babu and Julie and remain adamant in their decision. Julie's father Stephen locks her in a room while Babu's father Manikkam also does not permit him to move out of his home. To everyone's shock, Julie commits suicide. Hearing this, Babu rushes to the crematorium and dies when Julie's corpse is being cremated.
The music was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the lyrics.[1][2] The song "Vizhigal Medaiyam" is set in Revati raga.[3]
Song | Singers | Length |
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"Kilai Ella Marangalil Nizhal" | P. Jayachandran | 04:33 |
"Vizhigal Meydaiyam Imaigal" | Dr. Kalyan T Subrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 04:37 |
"Azhaginil Vilainthadu Mazhaienil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:31 |
"Chinna Chinna Kanna Sethi Sollum" | P. Susheela | 04:17 |
Kilinjalgal was released on 25 December 1981.[4][5] Nalini Sastry of Kalki called the story outdated.[6] The film was a silver jubilee hit and ran for 175 days at the box office.[7][8]
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