Synopsis
Edhiroli is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by K. Balachander.
The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, marking Balachander's first collaboration with them.
The story revolves around Advocate Shankar, who gives his daughter seven principles to follow. However, in a critical case that he takes up, Shankar ends up violating each principle, leading to misery in both his case and personal life.
The film concludes with his daughter gifting him the same seven principles, which he intends to follow once again.
Edhiroli was released on 27 June 1970. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Vaali.
The themes of the film explore the moral decay of men through the protagonist's experiences.
