Idhu Namma Aalu (1988): Cast & Plot
Idhu Namma Aalu is a 1988 comedy directed by Balakumaran, starring Shobana as Banu, Manorama and Kumarimuthu. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Balakumaran
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Idhu Namma Aalu About?
The premise of Idhu Namma Aalu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gopalsamy, a poor graduate, travels to Madras to raise money for his mother's eye surgery. Struggling to earn a living, he encounters a Brahmin priest who persuades him to pose as a Brahmin and sell food in a nearby agraharam. Though a non‑Brahmin from a backward caste and uneasy about wearing the sacred thread, he reluctantly agrees and joins three other priests to perform a Ganapati homam, hoping the work will provide the funds he desperately needs.
Idhu Namma Aalu Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- heroine
- poverty
Idhu Namma Aalu Cast & Characters
Shobana leads the cast as Banu, with Manorama and Kumarimuthu. Directed by Balakumaran; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Balakumaran
- Shobana as Banu
- Manorama
- Kumarimuthu
- K. Bhagyaraj
Also Starring in Idhu Namma Aalu
· 1 moreIdhu Namma Aalu Plot Summary
What happens in Idhu Namma Aalu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gopal is a poor Bachelor of Arts graduate who travels to Madras to financially support his mother’s eye surgery. Struggling to make ends meet, he becomes entangled with a Brahmin priest who runs a ruse: forge the identities of young men to sell snacks and deceive customers. The priest compels him to impersonate a Hindu from the Brahmin caste and head to the nearby agraharam to sell food. For a non-Brahmin from a backward caste, wearing the sacred thread feels morally wrong, yet circumstances push him into adopting the Brahmin identity to perform a ritual, the Ganapati homam, alongside three other priests.
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The whole story of Idhu Namma Aalu, scene by scene
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Idhu Namma Aalu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Idhu Namma Aalu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Idhu Namma Aalu?
Idhu Namma Aalu runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Idhu Namma Aalu released?
Idhu Namma Aalu was released on August 5, 1988.
Who directed Idhu Namma Aalu?
Idhu Namma Aalu was directed by Balakumaran.
More films by Balakumaran Who is in the cast of Idhu Namma Aalu?
Idhu Namma Aalu stars Shobana as Banu, Manorama and Kumarimuthu, among 5 credited actors.
Does Idhu Namma Aalu have a post-credit scene?
No. Idhu Namma Aalu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Idhu Namma Aalu in?
The original language of Idhu Namma Aalu is Tamil.
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