Flower of the heart) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Gemini Ganesan and Thamarai Manaalan.

Krishnan accepts to their proposal to marry but Rajam avoids the marriage by revealing a bitter truth to Radha.

The film ends with Mohan marrying his neighbour and Radha sacrificing her love.

Idhaya Malar is the directorial debut of Gemini Ganesan, and the only film he directed in his life.

[3][4] After directing some scenes, he left due to differences with the producer,[5] resulting in Thamarai Manaalan taking over.