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Koolikaran(1987)
Tamil mins
Koolikaran (1987) is a Tamil film directed by Rajasekhar. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Koolikaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1987.
Director:Rajasekhar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 June 1987
- Director
- Rajasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A man works as a coolie to support his family. After his brother is injured and denied help by his boss, the man tries to steal money for medical treatment, but his brother dies. He is then framed and imprisoned, leading to a final escape and quest for revenge.
“A wronged coolie fights for justice and revenge.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 June 1987
Also Known AsCooliekkaran · Koolikkaran · Kulikkaran
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Coolikkaran' directly translates to 'The Coolie' in English, highlighting the protagonist's working-class profession.
- This was one of the early films for director Rajashekar, who later became known for his action and crime thrillers in the 1990s.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who played the lead role Raja, was known for his 'angry young man' image, which this film strongly utilized.
- The movie's plot of a worker's injustice and revenge was a common theme in Tamil cinema of the 1980s, reflecting social issues.
- The climax involving the hero's escape and revenge was reportedly a major draw for audiences in single-screen theaters at the time.
- Actress Radha, a major star of the era, played the female lead, adding to the film's commercial appeal.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, a legendary composer, though it is not among his most famous soundtracks.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Koolikaran
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Director-Composer13 films →
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Director-Actor2 films →
Music Composer-Producer2 films →



