Needhikku Dhandanai(1987)
Needhikku Dhandanai is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by S.A. Chandrashekhar. The film stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Nizhalgal Ravi, Charan Raj, and Senthil in lead roles. The story follows a lawyer who becomes a vigilante after the justice system fails to punish a wealthy criminal. The film was produced by S.S. Neelakantan and Shoba Chandrasekhar. Music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan. The movie is noted for its strong social message and intense courtroom scenes. It received positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth. The film is available for streaming on Eros Now.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor man is falsely accused of a crime by a rich and powerful villain. A fearless lawyer takes his case and fights for justice in court. When the villain uses money and loopholes to go free, the lawyer must decide how far she will go to deliver real justice.
“When the law fails, justice rises”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Needhikku Dhandanai
Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Sankar Ganesh (20 films together), S. A. Chandrasekhar & Sankar Ganesh (13 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & Sankar Ganesh (10 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Raadhika Sarathkumar (5 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & S. A. Chandrasekhar (4 films together), and Raadhika Sarathkumar & S. A. Chandrasekhar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Neethikku Thandanai' translates to 'Punishment for Justice', reflecting its courtroom drama theme.
- It was produced by the director's wife Shoba Chandrasekhar, a common collaboration in S. A. Chandrasekhar's early films.
- The movie features actor Sivakumar in a lead role, known for his strong performances in socially conscious films of that era.
- This was one of the few 1980s Tamil films to blend intense courtroom scenes with commercial action sequences.
- The soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh became popular, especially the song 'Oru Thanga Radham'.