Kilinjalgal


Kilinjalgal 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 was released on 25 December 1981. The film was a silver [jubilee hit] and ran for 175 days at the box office. The film was remade in Hindi again by Durai as Do Gulab.

Plot

Babu, a Hindu, falls in love with Julie, a Tamil Nadu|Christian]. However, both the families are against this love due to differences in religion. Despite heavy opposition, Babu and Julie 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.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the lyrics. The song "Vizhigal Medaiyam" is set in Revati raga.
SongSingersLength
"Kilai Ella Marangalil Nizhal"P. Jayachandran04:33
"Vizhigal Meydaiyam Imaigal"Dr. Kalyan T Subrahmanyam, S. Janaki04:37
"Azhaginil Vilainthadu Mazhaienil"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam04:31
"Chinna Chinna Kanna Sethi Sollum"P. Susheela04:17

Release and reception

Kilinjalgal was released on 25 December 1981. Nalini Sastry of Kalki called the story outdated. The film was a silver jubilee hit and ran for 175 days at the box office.