Thappu Kanakku(1988)
Thappu Kanakku is a 1988 Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Sundarrajan. The lead cast includes Sivaji Ganesan as Raju, Radhika as Lakshmi, and Nizhalgal Ravi as Gopal. The story follows a trusting businessman who lends his entire savings to a friend without documentation. When the friend refuses to repay, the businessman loses his home, his shop, and his family's stability. The film explores themes of betrayal, legal struggle, and the high cost of misplaced trust. It was praised for Sivaji Ganesan's powerful performance and the realistic courtroom sequences. The movie was a commercial success in Tamil Nadu and is remembered as a strong social drama. It is occasionally broadcast on Tamil television channels.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Jeevabalan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A small shop owner named Raju lends his life savings to his best friend Gopal. Gopal refuses to return the money and denies the loan ever existed. Raju loses his business, his home, and nearly his family. He must fight a long legal battle to get back what is rightfully his.
“Trust is a gamble. Bet wisely.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thappu Kanakku
Cast reunions in this film: Murali & Janagaraj (6 films together), and Gangai Amaran & Janagaraj (2 films together).


