''Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai'' () is a 1979 Indian

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-language film directed by M. A. Kaja. The film was remade in

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Plot

Thyagarajan and Kamala are in love but are separated due to unforeseen events in their lives. Kamala has moved to New Delhi and is married off to a philandering husband who has no affection for her. Years later, Thyagarajan joins an office in a managing role and to his surprise finds Kamala works under him. As time rolls Kamala learns that Thyagarajan's wife, a sports fan, has deserted him for his close friend Bhaskar, a basketball player. The erstwhile lovers unhappy in their personal lives become supportive of each other. The rest of the story unveils does Kamala and Thyagarajan find happiness in their life or remain unhappy.

Cast

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as Thyagarajan (Thiyagu) *

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as Kamala Typist *

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as Bhaskar * Aparna as Lailtha *

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as Mohan *

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as Peon Munusamy *

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as Munusamy's 1st Wife *

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as Munusamy's 2nd Wife * Meera as Meena

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Gangai Amaran making his debut as composer with this film. Amaran revealed his debut film as composer ''Malargalile Oru Malligai'' became unreleased despite soundtrack being released so ''Oru Vidukathai Oru Thodarkathai'' became his first film as composer to be released. All songs were written by Vaali and

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. The songs "Nayagan Avan Puram" and "Vidukathai Ondru" became hugely popular.

Reception

Kausikan of ''

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'' gave a negative review citing director Kaja's audacity is frowned upon and he should not continue with this kind of stories.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 1970s Tamil-language films 1979 drama films 1979 films Films scored by Gangai Amaran Indian drama films Tamil films remade in other languages