Mullum Malarum
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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.
. 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.
J. Mahendran
J. Mahendran is a film director in Tamil film industry, who is best known for his true narration of screenplay and making.Mahendran made an immediate impact with his first film Mullum Malarum . His next film Udhiri Pookal was based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan and firmly established...
. Starring Rajinikanth and Shoba in the lead, the film was filmed by Balu Mahendra
Balu Mahendra
Balanathan "Balu" Mahendran is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and cinematographer widely regarded as part of the first in a wave of directors and screenwriters from the Chennai film industry who revitalised Tamil cinema...
and featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter...
. 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 BabuSarath BabuSarath Babu is an Indian film actor, who has acted in almost all the major south Indian languages - Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. He has been in the industry for nearly 37 years and has acted in more than 200 movies, most of them in a supporting role. He has acted in 80 films each in...
as Kumaran - Phataphat JayalaxmiPhataphat JayalaxmiPhataphat Jayalaxmi or Fatafat Jayalakshmi was an actress in Telugu and Tamil films. She was born in Andhra Pradesh. Her notable films include Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, Anthuleni Katha, Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai and Mullum Malarum. She was married to the nephew of M.G.R. She committed suicide in...
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Music
The music was composed by IlaiyaraajaIlaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter...
. 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.