Nizhalgal
Nizhalgal
1980, Tamil. Directed by Bharathiraja.
A story of three young friends who are unemployed and stricken by poverty finding it hard to make ends meet. They are endowed with the never-say-die spirit and refuse to heed their parents advice to look for menial jobs. They continue to pursue their dreams no matter what comes. The shadows of these youngsters can be found abundantly in our society.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 6 November 1980
- Original title
- நிழல்கள்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Bharathiraja, Manivannan
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How long is Nizhalgal?
Nizhalgal runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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Nizhalgal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nizhalgal is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Nizhalgal on?
Nizhalgal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 November 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nizhalgal?
If you liked Nizhalgal, try Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, Christmas Cottage, An Autumn Romance.
Who directed Nizhalgal?
Nizhalgal (1980) was directed by Bharathiraja and stars S. Rajasekar, Raadhu, Nizhalgal Ravi.