Azhiyadha Kolangal

Azhiyadha Kolangal English lit. Enduring Patterns is a 1979 Indian Tamillanguage comingofage film directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Prathap K. Pothan and Shobha. Kamal Haasan played a guest role in the film. The film was Balu Mahendras second directorial venture and his first in Tamil. Partly autobiographical, the film dealt with the events that happen during the adolescence of three friends who live in a small village. In addition to directing the film, Balu Mahendra wrote the screenplay and shot the film. The film was released onDecember 1979. Upon release, Azhiyadha Kolangal received critical acclaim, and was premired at the Indian Panorama of the International Film Festival of India in 1980.

After the critical and commercial success of his directorial debut Kokila, Balu Mahendra decided to make a film in Tamil, that was partly autobiographical according to him. It was during this time, he was approached by J. Mahendran to shoot Mullum Malarum, the latters directorial debut. Initially hesitant to work in Tamil films, Balu Mahendra accepted the offer, thus entered the Tamil film industry as a cinematographer. Because of his commitments with Mullum Malarum, he shelved his directorial venture. After the success of Mullum Malarum, he revived the project and named it Azhiyadha Kolangal. The film was produced by Devi Films of Devi Theatre Complex. The film was shot at Pettairaythalai near Trichy indays within the budget oflakhs.The central characters of the film are played by three adolescent boys, who are in the verge of sexuality. Shobha, played a small role as a school teacher. Kamal Haasan played a guest role as a token of friendship for Balu Mahendra and his portions was shot in a day at three locations. ........

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