Idhu Namma Aalu (1988)
Gopalsamy, a poor graduate, travels to Madras to financially provide for his mother's eye surgery. Struggling to earn money, he encounters a Brahmin priest who coaxes him to impersonate a Brahmin to sell food in the neighboring agraharam. Being a non-Brahmin from a backward caste, Gopal finds it morally reprehensible to wear the sacred thread, but with no other options in sight, he sets off to perform Ganapati homam with three other priests...
Director: Balakumaran
Genre: Comedy, Family, Drama
Runtime: 170 min
Release Date: August 5, 1988
Cast
- K. Bhagyaraj - Gopal
- Shobana - Banu
- Manorama - Gopal's Mom
- Somayajulu J V
- Kumarimuthu
- Bayilvan Ranganathan - Goon
Screenplay
Music: K. Bhagyaraj
Cinematography: K. Rajpreeth
Editing: A. P. Manivannan
Country: India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
More Films by Director: Balakumaran
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Idhu Namma Aalu about?
- Gopalsamy, a poor graduate, travels to Madras to financially provide for his mother's eye surgery. Struggling to earn money, he encounters a Brahmin priest who coaxes him to impersonate a Brahmin to sell food in the neighboring agraharam. Being a non-Brahmin from a backward caste, Gopal finds it morally reprehensible to wear the sacred thread, but with no other options in sight, he sets off to perform Ganapati homam with three other priests...
- Who directed Idhu Namma Aalu?
- Idhu Namma Aalu was directed by Balakumaran.
- Who stars in Idhu Namma Aalu?
- Idhu Namma Aalu stars K. Bhagyaraj, Shobana, Manorama, Somayajulu J V, Kumarimuthu, Bayilvan Ranganathan.
- How long is Idhu Namma Aalu?
- Idhu Namma Aalu has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
- What genre is Idhu Namma Aalu?
- Idhu Namma Aalu is a Comedy, Family, Drama film.
- Where was Idhu Namma Aalu produced?
- Idhu Namma Aalu was produced in India.