Movie

Idhu Namma Aalu

★ 6.5(3)19882h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Balakumaran
Release date: 1988-08-05
Runtime: 2h 50m
Language: Tamil
Status: Released
Country: India

About Idhu Namma Aalu

Idhu Namma Aalu is a 1988 movie in the Comedy, Family and Drama genres, directed by Balakumaran, starring K. Bhagyaraj, Shobana and Manorama. It has a runtime of 2 hours 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Idhu Namma Aalu in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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...

Cast

K. Bhagyaraj

Gopal

Shobana

Banu

Manorama

Gopal's Mom

Somayajulu J V

Kumarimuthu

Bayilvan Ranganathan

Goon

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Idhu Namma Aalu in Japan?+

Idhu Namma Aalu is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Idhu Namma Aalu on Netflix?+

Idhu Namma Aalu is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Idhu Namma Aalu?+

Idhu Namma Aalu has a runtime of 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).

Who stars in Idhu Namma Aalu?+

Idhu Namma Aalu stars K. Bhagyaraj, Shobana, Manorama, Somayajulu J V and Kumarimuthu.

When did Idhu Namma Aalu come out?+

Idhu Namma Aalu is a 1988 movie directed by Balakumaran.

What genre is Idhu Namma Aalu?+

Idhu Namma Aalu is Comedy, Family and Drama film.

Who directed Idhu Namma Aalu?+

Idhu Namma Aalu was directed by Balakumaran.