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...Aval!

...Aval! (transl. She!)[2] is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language erotic drama film written and directed by A. C. Thirulokachandar, produced by Vijayalakshmi Pictures and presented by Nahatha Pictures. A remake of the 1971 Hindi film Do Raha,[3][4] it stars V. Nirmala, A. V. M. Rajan, Srikanth and Sasikumar. The film was released on 15 September 1972 and became a commercial success.

...Aval!
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. C. Thirulokachandar
Screenplay byA. C. Thirulokachandar
A. L. Narayanan (dialogues)
Based onDo Raha
Produced bySunderlal Nahatha
Starring
CinematographyM. Viswanath Rai
Edited byB. Kanthasamy
Music byShankar–Ganesh
Production
company
Vijayalakshmi Pictures
Release date
  • 15 September 1972 (1972-09-15)
Running time
146 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Geetha, the daughter of a millionaire, falls in love with Chandranath, a writer. Both have sex before marriage and they get married against the wishes of Geetha's father. Sadanandh, a rich publisher who lusts for Geetha, makes Chandranath rich. Chandranath takes to drinking, induces Geetha to drink and a drunk Sadanandh has sex with her; she is traumatised the next morning on learning of what happened. Later when Sadanandh tries to rape Geetha, he is shot dead by an unseen man. Geetha is tried and falsely accepts responsibility, but Chandranath claims responsibility to save her. Soon after, Chandranath's friend Prakash arrives and reveals himself as the real killer. Despite being exonerated, Geetha later commits suicide to purge herself of all she has been through.

Cast

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Production

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Themes

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Writing for Bangalore Mirror, R. S. Prakash considered ...Aval! to be one of the earliest Tamil films based entirely on sex.[6]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, while the lyrics were written by Vaali.[1][7]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Geetha Oru Nal Pazhagum"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
2."Adimai Naan Aadukiren"P. Susheela 
3."Boys And Girls Varungalam"T. M. Soundararajan 

Release

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...Aval! was released on 15 September 1972,[8][9] and was presented by Nahatha Pictures.[1] The film was given an A certificate without any cuts.[10] Like the original Hindi film, this too attained commercial success,[11][12] and became one of the most popular films starring Nirmala,[13] as well as a milestone in her career.[14] The film was positively reviewed by Theekkathir who viewed it as an example of a new wave in Tamil cinema.[15]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Dharap, B. V. (1973). Indian Films. Allied Publishers. p. 274.
  2. ↑ Guha Thakurta, R.N., ed. (1972). "The Madras scene". The Contemporary. Vol. 16. p. 83. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. ↑ Vamanan (17 June 2016). "Storyteller who found his flair in versatility". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "எம்.ஜி.ஆரின் புகழ் பரப்பிய காமினி பொன்சேகாவின் படம்!". Thinakaran (in Tamil). 23 December 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  5. ↑ "'அவள்' படம் தரும் பாடம்". Pesum Padam (in Tamil). September 1972. pp. 33–34. Retrieved 9 June 2026 – via Roja Muthiah Research Library.
  6. ↑ Prakash, R S (22 July 2009). "Ready for this?". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  7. ↑ "Avall Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 30 May 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "நிர்மலா வீட்டில் நிர்வாணச் சிலை!" (PDF). Puratchi Edu MGR (in Tamil). 19 July 1972. p. 2. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  9. ↑ "...அவள்!". Kalki (in Tamil). 17 September 1972. p. 63. Retrieved 21 May 2026 – via Internet Archive.
  10. ↑ "Aval". Central Board of Film Certification. 8 September 1972. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  11. ↑ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர்., சிவாஜியுடன் நடித்து புகழ் பெற்ற வெண்ணிற ஆடை நிர்மலா". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 10 April 2016. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "'நட்சத்திர இயக்குநர்' திருலோகசந்தர்!" ['Star Director' Tirulokchandar!]. Dinamani (in Tamil). 18 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 January 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  13. ↑ Bhattacharya, Subhabrata, ed. (18–24 May 1986). "The Star MGR Could Not Launch". Sunday. Ananda Bazar. p. 26. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Internet Archive.
  14. ↑ ""வெண்ணிற ஆடை" தந்த பொன்னிற நாயகி வெண்ணிறாடை நிர்மலா". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 May 2026. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "அவள்". Theekkathir (in Tamil). 26 September 1972. p. 4. Archived from the original on 25 May 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
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