---
title: "Thaayillamal Naanillai"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thaayillamal-naanillai-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66308
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 135
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thaayillamal-naanillai-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Thaayillamal Naanillai is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Family, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Devar Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lover must choose between his heart and his mother."

### Why Watch
- Explores love versus familial duty
- Classic 1970s Indian drama style
- Strong emotional family dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Melodramatic pacing may feel dated
- Traditional storytelling may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of familial loyalty and romantic conflict, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, family, emotional, conflict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: R. Thyagarajan
- **Networks / Studios**: Devar Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kamal Haasan** as *Raja*
- **Sridevi** as *Bhuvana*
- **Rajinikanth** as *'Pichuva' Pakkiri*
- **Nagesh** as *Mannargudi Minor*
- **Jai Ganesh** as *Mohanasundaram*
- **Major Sundarrajan** as *Jameen*
- **Thengai Srinivasan** as *Master of Drama*
- **Sukumari** as *Sivagami*
- **Madhu Malini** as *Jaya*
- **Suruli Rajan** as *Sigamani*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main conflict in the story?
Raja must decide whether to obey his lover’s father’s demand to abandon his mother.

### Q: Is the film primarily a romance?
It is a family drama that includes a romantic storyline.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released on April 14, 1979 in India.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is categorized as a family and drama film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thaayillamal Naanillai — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66308)
- [Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/thaayillamal-naanillai)
- [Aakhri Sangram [Thaayillamal Naanillai] (1979): Obsazení, herci…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/91273-aakhri-sangram/tvurci)

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