Agaya Gangai (film)

Agaya Gangai is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romance film, directed by Manobala in his directoral debut and written by Manivannan. The film stars Karthik and Suhasini. It was released on 17 December 1982, and was a box office failure.

Plot
Murali moves in as a tenant to Arumugam's house and befriends his daughter, Sumathi. The two are instantly attracted to each other. Sumathi is falling in love with Murali but withdraws as she's unsure of his intentions and is wary after hearing her cousin Janaki's own failed love story. Murali is confused and hurt by her mixed signals. Selvi is Aandal's daughter and is a playful young woman that does odd jobs for the families living in the house. When her mother dies suddenly, Murali steps up to care for her and Selvi assumes he loves her. The film focuses on the two's love triangle and how it is ultimately resolved.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Reception
Thiraignani of Kalki praised Manivannan's writing and Manobala's direction but felt the drama of extending the love triangle like a telegraph wires makes you forget some of the good scenes in the film.