Pickpocket(1989)
Pick Pocket is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by G. M. Kumar. It stars Sathyaraj and Radha in lead roles, with S. S. Chandran, Livingston, and Silk Smitha in supporting parts. The story follows Rangaraj, a pickpocket who forges education certificates to become a police officer. He is supported by his wife Radha and an art lover named Rajalakshmi. The film explores themes of crime, identity, and redemption. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, which includes songs like 'Kadhal Thiruda' and 'Manja Kuruvi'. The censor board heavily cut the film before its release. It was released on 23 June 1989.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- G. M. Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 15m 0
Storyline
A skilled pickpocket named Rangaraj falls in love with another thief, Radha. They marry and dream of a respectable life. Rangaraj decides to become a police officer by forging education certificates. He must hide his criminal past while chasing his new dream. His secret threatens to destroy everything he has built.
“From thief to cop: one man's gamble”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pickpocket
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Radha & Ilayaraja (35 films together), Ilayaraja & Silk Smitha (25 films together), Sathyaraj & Radha (9 films together), Sathyaraj & Silk Smitha (6 films together), and Radha & Silk Smitha (5 films together).