Skip to content
N

Nethiyadi(1988)

2.9/10
Tamil133 mins

Nethiyadi (1988) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by Pandiarajan. Starring Karuppu Subbaiah, Senthil and Thideer Kannaiya. With an audience rating of 2.9/10, Nethiyadi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.

Director:Pandiarajan
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1988
Director
Pandiarajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 13m
GudVibe Rating
2.9/10

Storyline

A cook's son falls for a wealthy girl, but his uncle tries to keep them apart. To teach his uncle a lesson, the young man decides to leave the country and go abroad.

A cook's son plots revenge for a forbidden love.

Film Details

2.9Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleநெத்திஅடி
Also Known Asநெத்தியடி

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
2.9/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Nethiyadi

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Pandiarajan also played a key supporting role, continuing his common practice of acting in his own movies.
  • This was one of the few films where comedian Janakaraj played the central protagonist rather than a side character.
  • The movie's soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh included a hit song 'Kadhal Oviyam' that became popular on radio.
  • A significant portion of the comedy relies on the contrast between the cook's modest household and the rich girl's wealthy family.
  • The film was shot in a relatively short schedule, using mostly practical locations in Chennai.
  • It released during a crowded festival season and faced competition from several bigger star vehicles.
  • The title 'Nethiyadi' is a Tamil word suggesting a clever or timely action, which ties to the son's plan to teach his uncle a lesson.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions