Mullum Malarum (Eng: Thorn and Flower) is a 1978 Indian Tamil movie written and directed by J. Mahendran and produced by Venu Chettiar and V. Mohan, with a soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja. The film, starring Rajinikanth, Sarath Babu, Fatafat Jayalaxmi and Shoba, marked Mahendran’s directorial debut and is loosely based on Umachandran’s novel of the same name.
It tells the story of Kali, a winch operator who dotes on his sister and clashes with Kumaran, his superior, at a power plant; the dispute eventually costs him his left arm and his job.
Directed by – J. Mahendran
Produced by – Venu Chettiar & V. Mohan
Screenplay by – J. Mahendran
Based on Mullum Malarum by Umachandran
Starring – Rajinikanth, Sarath Babu, Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Shoba
Music by – Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography – Balu Mahendra
Edited by – D. Vasu
Production – Ananthi Films
Release dates – 15 August 1978
Running time – 135 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
