Oorai Terunjukittaen(1988)
Oorai Therinjikitten is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Kalaipuli G. Sekaran. The film stars Pandiarajan and Pallavi in lead roles, with Jaishankar, S.S. Chandran, and Senthil in supporting roles. The story follows a young man who becomes a conman to fund his sister's education after their mother's death. His life changes when he falls in love with an honest woman and must choose between his criminal past and a future built on truth. The film is noted for its blend of humour and emotional family drama. It was produced by Muthuramalingam and K. Prabakaran under the banner Cineco Films. The movie was released on 13 January 1988 in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- G. Sekaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 2.5/10
Storyline
A young man loses his mother and turns to conning people to pay for his sister's schooling. When he falls in love with a trusting woman, his double life threatens to destroy everything. He must decide between the easy money of scams and the hard road to honesty.
“A conman's journey to redemption”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oorai Terunjukittaen
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Deva (39 films together), Pandiarajan & Deva (11 films together), Senthil & Pallavi (5 films together), and Pandiarajan & Senthil (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by producer Kalaipuli G. Sekharan, who is better known for producing many Tamil hits.
- The film's title is a playful Tamil phrase meaning 'I have recognized the town/village,' hinting at the conman's schemes.
- Actor Sathyaraj, known for serious roles, performed a full comedy part here, which was a shift for him at the time.
- The movie was released during a period when comedy-caper films were becoming popular in Tamil cinema.
- A subplot involves the hero conning people to fund his sister's education, reflecting social concerns about family responsibility.
- The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo who scored many films in the 1980s.