Aalayam (film)
| Aalayam | |
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| Directed by | Thirumalai–Mahalingam |
| Screenplay by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Based on | Nenje Nee Vaazhga by Pilahari |
| Starring | Major Sundarrajan Nagesh Srikanth V. K. Ramasamy |
| Cinematography | G. Vittalrao |
| Edited by | A. Pauldurai Singam |
| Music by | T. K. Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Sunbeam |
| Distributed by | Sri Venkateswara Cinetone |
Release date |
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Running time | 169 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aalayam (transl. Temple) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by the duo Thirumalai–Mahalingam and written by A. Bhimsingh. Based on the play Nenje Nee Vaazhga, it stars Major Sundarrajan, with Nagesh, Srikanth and V. K. Ramasamy playing supporting roles.
The film happens in one day, largely in an office and revolves around the theme of human values of honesty and integrity. The soundtrack was composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy. The film's cinematography was handled by Vittalrao, while A. Pauldurai Singam handled the editing. The film was released on 11 August 1967. It was critically acclaimed, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.