Best movies like Naanum Oru Thozhilali
A unique, carefully handpicked, selection of the best movies like Naanum Oru Thozhilali Starring Kamal Haasan, Ambika, Jaishankar, Rajeev, and more. If you liked Naanum Oru Thozhilali then you may also like: Yaar?, Ullasa Paravaigal, Uyarndha Ullam, Uyarnthavargal, Varumayin Niram Sivappu and many more popular movies featured on this list. You can further filter the list even more or get a random selection from the list of similar movies, to make your selection even easier.
The film was launched by C. V. Sridhar in 1980 as a Cinemascope venture and was then titled as Sakthi. Sridhar collaborated with Kamal Haasan after the success of the 1978 film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu, which had also featured Rajinikanth. The film was meant to be the first film which featured Kamal Haasan and Ambika as a lead pair and stills were released featuring Ambika in a swimsuit. The film got delayed and was put on the back burner, before it re-emerged in 1986 under the title of Meendum Suryodayam and shooting progressed. It was planned for an April 1986 release, which got postponed to May 1 of 1986. There was a local authority election in March 1986 and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won seats. Sridhar felt that if the film released with the title Meendum Suryodayam (Rising Sun),
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Ullasa Paravaigal
The son of a wealthy man suffers from a condition whereby he cannot stand the sight of fire as he has a violent outburst every time. A caring doctor and a friend help the young man unravel his past.
Uyarndha Ullam
Anand(Kamal Haasan) is a spoilt young man whose parents have died leaving behind a huge inheritance. He spends all his waking hours boozing and gambling with his buddies. One such night, he ends up in a brawl with some rowdies, but a stranger Selvam(Radharavi) comes to his rescue. Selvam beats up the rowdies and takes Anand back to his bungalow. A drunk Anand forces Selvam to spend the night in his house. However, the next day, he has no recollection of the previous night's events. His servant Mani(Janagaraj) and accountant Nagapillai(V. K. Ramasamy) come to Selvam's aid. In appreciation, Anand appoints Selvam as his Personal Assistant.
Uyarnthavargal
A hearing-impaired woman decides to get her son married to a girl, who lives with auditory impairment.
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Three educated but unemployed youth who have come to live in a bustling, harsh metropolis struggle to earn a living.
Vayasu Pilichindi
Vayasu Pilichindi (lit. Youth is Calling) is a 1978 Telugu-language film directed by C. V. Sridhar. It is a remake of his own Tamil film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978). Sridhar remade the film in Hindi as Dil-e-Nadaan (1982), starring Rajesh Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha, Smita Patil, and Jayapradha
Vazhvey Maayam
Raja and Devi fall in love with each other and get engaged. However, when Raja learns that he is suffering from cancer, he hides it from Devi and calls off the engagement.
Natchathiram
A movie buff befriends a popular actress as he believes that she is leading a happy life. However, one day he sees an unknown man making an attempt on her life.
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Venkatchalam lives with his sister Indumathi, who hates men and vows to never get married. When Sanjeevi, Venkatchalam's friend, meets Indumathi, he falls in love with her.
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, directed and written by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi in the lead roles, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was inspired by the novel Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu by Yandamoori Veerendranath.
Raasaleela
Raasaleela is a 1975 Malayalam-language Indian feature film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by Carmel Johny for RJD Films, starring Kamal Haasan and Jayasudha. It is a remake of the Tamil film Unarchigal, which also starred Kamal Haasan, but got released before the original.
Raja Paarvai
Ragu is a blind violinist who leads an independent life. When Nancy learns about him, she decides to cover his inspiring story. Soon, love blossoms between the two, egged on by her grandfather.
Kadal Meengal
A fisherman who is in love with a woman in his village is presumed dead after he fails to return from sea on one of his trips.
Aadhya Paadam
Aadhya Paadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Adoor Bhasi. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sheela, Sridevi and Jayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Agni Sakshi
Aravindhan runs a dance school where he falls for his student Kannamma. However, soon after they get married, he realises that she is impossible to deal with and decides to help her.
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
Murli (Rajnikanth) and Prabhu (Kamal) are owner and manager respectively, of an advertising agency in Madras. Prabhu has been raised by Murli's family, and feels greatly indebted to them. Prabhu is in love with Padma (Sripriya), but a misunderstanding leads them apart. In the meantime, Murli meets and falls in love with Padma.
Malai Sooda Va
Maalai Sooda Vaa is a 1975 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan and Kumari Manjula in the lead roles. The script was written by Venniradai Moorthy, dialogue written by Chitralaya Gopu.
Madanolsavam
Raju, a young man, falls in love with Elizabeth, a beautiful woman, from his college. Though the couple start a life together, the doctor reveals to Raju that Elizabeth may not live long enough.
Madhura Swapanam
Madhura Swapanam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Sukumari, Jose Prakash, Kamal Haasan and Prema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Meendum Kokila
Subramaniam, a lawyer is married to Kokila and has a daughter. Things go well until he meets Kamini, a movie star in a party. He gets attracted towards Kamini and becomes ready to sacrifice his own family for her. Kokila's efforts in bringing back her husband forms the rest of the story.
Paadha Kaanikkai
Paadha Kaanikkai (English: Offering to the feet) is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film features Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, M. R. Radha and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 28 September 1962.
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language feature film, directed by J. Sasikumar, starring Kamal Haasan, M. G. Soman, Sumithra, Rani Chandra and Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair in the lead roles.
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Raja falls in love with Bhuvana, the daughter of a landlord. However, the landlord declares that he will agree to their relationship only if Raja forsakes his mother.
16 Vayathinile
Sixteen-year-old Mayil is secretly loved by her handicapped cousin, Chappani, and the village rowdy, Parattai. But, she falls for a city doctor who takes advantage of her and deserts her. Gradually she realises how much Chappani loves her meanwhile, Parattai also eyeing for Mayil.
Thappu Thalangal
When Devu, a local thug, meets Sarasu, a prostitute, he falls in love with her. They decide to a lead a moral life after Devu commits an unforgettable crime.
Anthuleni Katha
Saritha sacrifices her comforts and the prospect of a life with her boyfriend for the sake of her family. Things take a turn when her boss proposes to marry her.
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language thriller film simultaneously made in Tamil as Neethi Devan Mayakkam. Directed by Bapu, the film stars Bhanu Chander and Madhavi in the lead roles. Kamal Haasan acted as Military Officer in a guest appearance in the Tamil version and in Telugu by Krishna.
Sigappu Rojakkal
Dileep is an industrialist who runs a company named Minerva Exports & Imports. Despite his humble exterior, he has a dark side.
Sagalakala Vallavan
A young agriculturalist goes to extremes to attain revenge against his devious landlord and his family.
Apoorva Raagangal
A young man and an older woman fall in love and decide to marry. However, their lives become more complicated when he learns that his father is in love with the same woman's daughter.
Moondru Mudichu
Roommates Prasath and Balaji are both in love with Selvi. However, life takes an ugly turn when Balaji dies and Selvi is forced to marry Prasath's father.
Aval Appadithan
Manju, a modern woman who works for a male chauvinist boss, helps Arun to film a documentary on the lifestyle of women from different backgrounds. As their work progresses, he falls in love with her.
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Sommokadidi Sokokadidi is a 1978 Telugu-language Indian film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Kamal Haasan plays a double role as an honest doctor and a happy-go-lucky youth. This was the first film of Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan together.
Dil-E-Nadaan
Dil-E-Nadaan (The Innocent Heart) is an Indian Hindi film directed by C.V. Sridhar, released in 1982. The film stars Rajesh Khanna in the main lead role as Anand and Shatrughan Sinha as his friend, as the second lead character of the film.[1] This film was remake of the 1978 Tamil film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu, directed by C.V. Sridhar, where Kamal Hassan and Rajnikanth played the lead male roles. After the success of the Tamil version, C.V. Sridhar decided to remake it in Hindi and directed it himself.
Maro Charitra
A young man and a woman fall in love with each other. However, their parents decide to test their relationship by separating the couple for a year.
Vishnu Vijayam
Vishnu Vijayam is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by A. G. Abraham. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sheela, Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair and M. O. Devasya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Sivandha Mann
Sivandha Mann, also spelt as Sivantha Mann, is a 1969 Indian Tamil language film written, produced and directed by C.V. Sridhar that stars Sivaji Ganesan, Kanchana and M. N. Nambiar in the lead roles, while other actors like R. Muthuraman, Nagesh and S. V. Ranga Rao play supporting roles. It is notably the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in locations outside India, and later Tamil and Telugu films "fell to the French charm" after this. The film was a major success. A Hindi remake titled Dharti starred Rajendra Kumar and Waheeda Rehman in the lead, along with Sivaji Ganesan in a cameo role.
Ilamai Enum Poongatru
A possessive, narrow-minded ex-boyfriend and a mature, broad minded boyfriend to be. Who will Thara choose? And the mystery unravels
Ezham Rathri
Ezham Rathri is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film, directed by Krishnakumar. The film stars Kamal Haasan in lead role. The film has musical score by Ilaiyaraaja. It was dubbed into Tamil language as Ezhavathu Iravil.
Kaadhal Munnetra Kazhagam
Four fans of actors Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth and Karthik respectively, pursue the same girl.
Maria, My Darling
A minor thug, Raghu, and a pickpocket, Maria, fall in love. To find proof, Raghu joins a gang that killed Maria's father but soon realises that they are planning to kill Maria to bury any evidence.
Pattampoochi
Pattampoochi is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. S. Pragasam, starring Kamal Haasan and Jayachitra. The film was a box office success. The film was later dubbed in Telugu-language as Prema leelalu and released on 11 December 1976.
Rani Theni
Rani Theni is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan as the protagonist. The film's hero is playback singer Deepan Chakkaravarthi, son of Trichi Loganathan, who is an ace veteran cine playback singer of yesteryear. The film's female leads are played by Rajini nivedhita, Vanitha krishnachandran. Kamalhassan plays a comedy role with no connection with the main story and interacts only in one scene with main villain Sivachandran, who plays a role of Playboy and Casanova and his character is finally killed by Heroine of the movie.
The film was launched by C. V. Sridhar in 1980 as a Cinemascope venture and was then titled as Sakthi. Sridhar collaborated with Kamal Haasan after the success of the 1978 film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu, which had also featured Rajinikanth. The film was meant to be the first film which featured Kamal Haasan and Ambika as a lead pair and stills were released featuring Ambika in a swimsuit. The film got delayed and was put on the back burner, before it re-emerged in 1986 under the title of Meendum Suryodayam and shooting progressed. It was planned for an April 1986 release, which got postponed to May 1 of 1986. There was a local authority election in March 1986 and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won seats. Sridhar felt that if the film released with the title Meendum Suryodayam (Rising Sun),
A unique, carefully handpicked, selection of the best movies like Naanum Oru Thozhilali Starring Kamal Haasan, Ambika, Jaishankar, Rajeev, and more. If you liked Naanum Oru Thozhilali then you may also like: Yaar?, Ullasa Paravaigal, Uyarndha Ullam, Uyarnthavargal, Varumayin Niram Sivappu and many more popular movies featured on this list. You can further filter the list even more or get a random selection from the list of similar movies, to make your selection even easier.
Yaar?
Yaar? is a 1985 Indian horror Tamil film, directed by Sakthi-Kannan and produced by S. Thanu, G. Sekaran and P. Suri. The film stars Arjun, Nalini, Jaishankar and J. V. Somayajulu in lead roles. The film had musical score by V. S. Narasimhan