Mudhal Mariyadhai (1985) and its iconic soundtrack: Director & Release Directed and produced by Bharathiraja, the film was released on 15 August 1985, and it became a legendary silver jubilee hit, running for over 200 days in theatres . Plot & Inspiration It tells the story of Malaichami (played by Sivaji Ganesan), a village chief in an unhappy marriage, who forms a poignant bond with Kuyil, a young boatwoman played by Radha. The storyline draws from both an English film about an older man and a