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Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu(1987)

4.3/10
Tamil mins

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.

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

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Cast & Crew

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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.

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