Aval Appadithan

Aval Appadithan is a 1978 Indian Tamil drama film co-written and directed by C. Rudhraiya, on his directorial debut. The film was produced by Ragamanjari in association with the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute. It stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, and Sripriya, while Ilaiyaraaja composed the film's music. The plot revolves around Manju and the difficulties she faces in her life, due to her romantic relationships, resulting in her developing an aggressive and cynical nature towards men. Released on 30 October 1978, the film's final length was 3,136 metres. Although the film received positive critical reception, it was not a box office success at the time of its release. However, after directors P. Bharathiraja and Mrinal Sen saw the film and wrote positively about it, the film began to develop an audience. The film was noted for its stylish filmmaking, screenplay, and dialogue, a large portion of it being in English. Aval Appadithan was the first film made by a graduate of the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, facilitating students of film technology to achieve success in the film industry.