Vazhvey Maayam [English - Life is an illusion] is a 1982 Tamil drama film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. It is a remake of Telugu film Premabhishekam. With a critically acclaimed music by Gangai Amaren and lyrics by Vaali, the film was a blockbuster and completed 200-day run at the box office.
Synopsis
Raja is happy-go-lucky and spoilt brat from rich family background. He always take advantage of the affection showered by his mother on him and this irritates his father.
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