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Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu(1987)
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Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987) is a Tamil film directed by Santhana Bharathi. Starring Kamala Kamesh, V. K. Ramasamy and Delhi Ganesh. With an audience rating of 4.3/10, Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1987.
Director:Santhana Bharathi
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 June 1987
- Director
- Santhana Bharathi
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
An honest police officer arrests an international criminal. A woman then accuses the officer of murdering her brother.
“An honest cop. A deadly criminal. A sister seeking justice.”
Film Details
4.3Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date12 June 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகடமை கண்ணியம் கட்டுப்பாடு
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2K
Kamala KameshActor
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NaliniActor
→#3
GeethaActor
→#4
V. K. RamasamyActor
→#5
Delhi GaneshActor
→#6
SathyarajActor
→#7
#8C
Captain RajuActor
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JeevithaActor
→#9
Malaysia VasudevanActor
→#10
Santhana BharathiDirector
→#11
IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#12
#13I
IlaiyaraajaMusic
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Kamal HaasanCrew
→#14R
Rajkamal FilmsProducer
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Trivia
- The film's title is a famous Tamil proverb meaning 'duty is a protective shield'.
- This was one of the few films where director Santhana Bharathi also played a supporting role as an actor.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the then-new Madras Central Railway Station.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja reused the tune of the song 'Kadavul Ullam' from his own 1985 film 'Muthal Mariyathai'.
- Actor Sathyaraj's intense police officer look here became a reference for similar roles in later Tamil films.
- The climax was noted for its minimal dialogue, relying more on dramatic visuals and music.
- The film's release coincided with a real-life public debate on police procedures in Tamil Nadu.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Producer-Music Composer60 films →
Actor-Composer53 films →
Reporter-Music Composer49 films →
Actor-Composer42 films →
Actor-Composer33 films →
Actor-Composer22 films →
Reporter-Actor21 films →
Actor-Reporter20 films →
Reporter-Producer17 films →
Producer-Actor14 films →
Actor-Actor11 films →
Producer-Actor11 films →
Producer-Director10 films →
Actor-Actor9 films →
Director-Composer9 films →
Actor-Composer9 films →
Actor-Producer8 films →
Reporter-Actor8 films →
Director-Actor7 films →
