Idhi Katha Kadhu (1979)

 ●  Telugu ● 2 hrs 42 mins

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This evocative romantic drama revolves around the trials and tribulations of Suhasini (Jayasudha). Suhasini is a happy-go-lucky girl head-over-heels in love with her boyfriend Bharani (Sarath Babu). Her life changes when her father gets transferred to Mumbai (then Bombay). Her love life falls apart as Bharani doesn’t respond to any of her letters. In addition, her father becomes seriously ill. Her father’s office colleague, Subanakar (Chiranjeevi), becomes a great source of strength for her in these tough times. Soon, he asks for her hand in marriage. She accepts gratefully, and confesses that she had a boyfriend, who has seemingly forgotten her. However, she soon realizes the truth about Subanakar. He is a sadistic and jealous husband, who tortures her no end and, not unsurprisingly, she opts for a divorce. As a divorced woman, with an infant in her hands, she lands in Chennai (then Madras) to take up a new job and start a new life. Her life takes a turn for the better in Chennai as she has a very supportive group of friends in her office, particularly a widower, Johnny (Kamal Hassan). Johnny, a talented ventriloquist who “talks” through his puppet, Junior. He falls in love with Suhasini, but is unable to muster up the courage to tell her about it. In an interesting cinematic twist, her ex-husband’s mother discovers her presence in the city and takes up a job as a maid in her house. Suhasini also stumbles upon Bharani in Chennai and discovers that her letters to him never reached as they were intercepted by his mentally-challenged sister. Soon, Suhasini renews her relationship with Bharani and life seems to be looking up for her. But the ghosts of the past continue to haunt her. Subanakar comes to Chennai in the role of her boss – a contrite and repentant Subanakar, who now wants to re-marry Suhasini and redress the wrongs he had done. The situation becomes piquant with 3 men vying for Suhasini – her ex-love, her ex-husband and a silent lover lurking on the sidelines. Which way will Suhasini go?

Cast: Jayasudha, Kamal Haasan, Konidela Chiranjeevi

Crew: K Balachander (Director), Lok Singh (Director of Photography), MS Viswanathan (Music Director)

Rating: U (India)

Genres: Drama, Family

Release Dates: 29 Jul 1979 (India)

Telugu Name: ఇది కథ కాదు

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Did you know? This movie is a remake of director K. Balachander's own Tamil movie Avargal (1977), with Kamal Haasan and Jayasudha reprising their roles. Read More
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as Suhasini
as Johnny
as Subanakar
Supporting Actress
as Bharani

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Director

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Screenplay Writer
Story Writer

Camera and Electrical

Director of Photography

Music

Music Director
Lyricist
Playback Singer
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Telugu
Colour Info:
Black & White
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No

Music Director: MS Viswanathan
Playback Singer: SP Balasubramaniam

Music Director: MS Viswanathan
Playback Singer: P Susheela

Music Director: MS Viswanathan
Playback Singer: SP Balasubramaniam

Music Director: MS Viswanathan
Playback Singer: SP Balasubramaniam
Movie Connection(s):
Remake of: Avargal (Tamil)
Trivia:
This movie is a remake of director K. Balachander's own Tamil movie Avargal (1977), with Kamal Haasan and Jayasudha reprising their roles.