Illara Jothi
Synopsis
Manohar is an under appreciated poet and playwright. He is married to Kaveri, a kind hearted personality who cannot match Manohar's intellect. During his travails he is found by Chitra, a connoisseur of fine arts and drama. She encourages Manohar to become a published author and refers him to her contacts. Manohar achieves dramatic success, money flows in to his life, his lifestyle changes and he spends a lot of time with Chitra neglecting Kaveri. After some struggles he realises Kaveri is ready to let go of him and sacrifice her love for him. He realises his selfishness in this drama and apologises to both Kaveri and Chitra, finally making up with Kaveri.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G. R. Rao
- Screenplay & Story
- Kannadasan
- Original Score
- G. Ramanathan
- Original Title
- Illara Jothi
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Modern Theatres
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G. R. Rao
Kannadasan
G. Ramanathan
L. Balu
T. R. Sundaram
Department Leadership Roster
G. R. Rao
Director
T. R. Sundaram
Producer
L. Balu
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illara Jothi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Illara Jothi about?
Manohar is an under appreciated poet and playwright. He is married to Kaveri, a kind hearted personality who cannot match Manohar's intellect. During his travails he is found by Chitra, a connoisseur of fine arts and drama. She encourages Manohar to become a published author and refers him to her contacts. Manohar achieves dramatic success, money flows in to his life, his lifestyle changes and he spends a lot of time with Chitra neglecting Kaveri. After some struggles he realises Kaveri is ready to let go of him and sacrifice her love for him. He realises his selfishness in this drama and apologises to both Kaveri and Chitra, finally making up with Kaveri.
Who directed Illara Jothi?
Illara Jothi was directed by G. R. Rao.
Who stars in Illara Jothi?
The principal cast of Illara Jothi includes Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, K. A. Thangavelu, C. K. Saraswathi, K. K. Perumal.
When was Illara Jothi released and how long is it?
Illara Jothi was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Illara Jothi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Illara Jothi was composed by G. Ramanathan.