The year 1970 marked a fascinating phase in Kollywood (Tamil cinema). The golden age of the 1950s and 60s—dominated by mythologicals, social dramas, and the rise of Dravidian politics on screen—was giving way to more contemporary themes. M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Sivaji Ganesan were at the peak of their powers, while new waves of storytelling and music (especially from the legendary M.S. Viswanathan) continued to rule the airwaves.