Nenjathai Killathe (1980 film)

Nenjathai Killathe English Dont Pinch the Heart is a 1980 Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film stars Suhasini, in her debut film appearance, as the central character along with Sarath Babu, Mohan and Pratap Pothan in other prominent roles. The films score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja while the cinematography was handled by Ashok Kumar. The film won three awards each at the 28th National Film Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards in 1981. The performances of Suhasini and Sarath Babu received critical acclaim. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Mouna Geetham.

Ram proposes to Viji, who is unsure whether to accept his suit. However, they become closer. Vijis harmless mischief at home with Mala intensifies when Viji mixes chilli powder in Malas bath water as punishment for the nuisance Mala creates at home. Enraged, Mala swears revenge on Viji someday. Viji accepts Rams proposal and informs her Chandrasekhar, who advises her to reconsider her decision as he feels they are not compatible. However, seeing her persistence, he approves. Rams parents visit Vijis house to meet Chandrasekhar and take the proposal forward in his absence, they meet Mala. Mala, pretending it to be a slip of tongue, lies to them about an abortion Viji had, as a result of a stray relationship. Shocked, they inform Ram that they have heard this from a doctor to keep the informers identity a secret. Shocked, Ram confronts Viji and asks her to clarify, saying he would decide the future course of action based on her reply. Angered with Rams lack of trust in her, she ends her relationship with Ram and they split. Seeing a depressed Viji, Chandrasekhar advises her to marry Pratap, as he is mature enough for her. Initially reluctant, she eventually agrees and marries Pratap. When Viji is leaving for her new life with Pratap, she is further upset when Mala proudly declares that it was she who derailed her wedding with Ram by misleading his parents.Post marriage, Viji is unable to accept Pratap as her husband and stays aloof since the memory of Rams lack of trust lingers in her mind. Pratap too is not demanding and patiently waits for her to become normal. Viji is unable to forget her past, and her indifference affects Prataps creativity and work. One day, Ram also moves in with his wife to the same apartment complex and becomes Vijis neighbour, Viji gets all the more disturbed. Pratap loses his job and plans to relocate to Calcutta. He reserves tickets for Viji as well, but lets her decide if she wants to accompany him. When she is undecided, Ram, who is awar

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