Following the passing of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja several remarkable stories from his career have resurfaced. One of the most memorable involves the making and release of the 1985 classic ‘Mudhal Mariyathai’.Bharathiraja reportedly faced doubts from distributors and people within the industry before the film was released in theatres. Many were
Following the passing of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja several remarkable stories from his career have resurfaced. One of the most memorable involves the making and release of the 1985 classic ‘Mudhal Mariyathai’.Bharathiraja reportedly faced doubts from distributors and people within the industry before the film was released in theatres. Many were uncertain about the film’s commercial success as it had an unconventional subject.At a time when confidence in the project was low, the filmmaker chose to rely on audience opinion rather than industry predictions. A special screening for women audiences As reported by The Week, instead of seeking feedback from trade circles, Bharathiraja decided to hear directly from viewers. Since women often occupied a central place in his stories, he believed their opinions would be particularly valuable.According to accounts recalled by writer R. Selvaraj,
