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Idhu Namma Aalu (1988)

Movie ★ 6.5 170 min

Comedy Family Drama

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...

Balakumaran Director K. Bhagyaraj Writer

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Released
August 5, 1988
Runtime
170 min
IMDb
tt0308395
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Cast

K. Bhagyaraj K. Bhagyaraj Gopal Shobana Shobana Banu Manorama Manorama Gopal's Mom Somayajulu J V Somayajulu J V Kumarimuthu Kumarimuthu Bayilvan Ranganathan Bayilvan Ranganathan Goon

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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.
When was Idhu Namma Aalu released?
Idhu Namma Aalu is a 1988 comedy, family, drama film.
Where can I watch Idhu Namma Aalu?
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