Idhu Engal Needhi(1988)
Idhu Engal Needhi is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. It stars Ramki, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nizhalgal Ravi, and Vani Viswanath. The story follows an ordinary man who becomes a vigilante after the police fail to punish the criminals who killed his sister. He wages a one-man war against a powerful gang that controls the city. The film features a soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali. Critics compared its concept to the Hindi film Shahenshah, though the Tamil version received mixed reviews for not fully utilizing its budget. The film was released on 8 November 1988.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
After a gang kills his sister and the police do nothing, an ordinary young man decides to take justice into his own hands. He becomes a vigilante and hunts down the criminals one by one. But the gang leader fights back, and the man must risk everything to save his city.
“When the law fails, he becomes the judge”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Idhu Engal Needhi
Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilayaraja (34 films together), Ilayaraja & S. S. Chandran (24 films together), Ramki & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Vijay & S. A. Chandrasekhar (13 films together), Ilayaraja & Raja (10 films together), and S. A. Chandrasekhar & S. S. Chandran (8 films together).
Trivia
- This film was produced by the director's wife Shoba Chandrasekhar and her father S. S. Neelakandan.
- It was one of the early films for actor Ramki, who played a dual role as twin brothers.
- The movie's title translates to 'This Is Our Justice', reflecting its action-drama theme of revenge.
- Composer Ilayaraja reused a tune from his 1987 Telugu film 'Srivari' for a song in this film.
- Actress Vani Viswanath, who appears in a lead role, was primarily a Malayalam film star at the time.
- The film was released during a period when director S. A. Chandrasekhar frequently made action films with new heroes.
- A scene featuring a popular Ilayaraja song was shot at the then-newly opened VGP Universal Kingdom amusement park.