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Release Year1980
Runtime2h 14m
LanguageTamil
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorN. Venkatesh
WritersK. Bhagyaraj
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsIlamai Kolam
About Ilamai Kolam
A youthful drama that explores the clash between idealism and materialism, set against a backdrop of emotional complexity and personal transformation
Directed by N. Venkatesh, Ilamai Kolam leans on a strong ensemble — Radhika Sarathkumar, Suman Talwar, Prathap Pothan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1980.
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