Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu(1987)
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Santhana Bharathi. It stars Sathyaraj as Sub-Inspector Balaram, with Geetha and Captain Raju in supporting roles. The story follows an honest police officer who battles corruption within his own department while hunting an international criminal. The film is notable for having no songs, relying entirely on Ilaiyaraaja's background score. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Aavanazhi (1986). Kamal Haasan produced the film and appears in a guest cameo. Critics praised Sathyaraj's performance, with Kalki magazine noting he ruled every frame. The film released on 12 June 1987.
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- Theatrical Release
- 12 June 1987
- Director
- Santhana Bharathi
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Sub-Inspector Balaram is an honest cop in a corrupt police department. He refuses to take bribes or follow illegal orders. When he targets a powerful international criminal, his own superiors turn against him. Suspended and alone, Balaram must fight the system and the criminal to uphold justice.
“Duty. Dignity. Discipline. One man's fight.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Nassar & Ilayaraja (49 films together), Ilayaraja & V. K. Ramasamy (42 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Ilayaraja (33 films together), and Ilayaraja & Nalini (22 films together).
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.