Solvathellam Unmai(1987)
Solvathellam Unmai is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Netaji and co-produced by T. Siva. The film stars Vijayakanth and Rekha in lead roles, with Jaishankar, Radha Ravi, and Poornam Viswanathan in supporting parts. The story follows newspaper editor Jagan who prints a false story about a doctor's death and then murders the doctor to make the lie real. The doctor's son Vijay investigates and uncovers the conspiracy. The film features a soundtrack composed by Thayanban with four songs. It was released on 23 January 1987 and received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances of Jaishankar and Poornam Viswanathan but noting the messy storytelling.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 23 January 1987
- Director
- Nethaji
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A newspaper editor prints a false story about a doctor's death. To protect his lie, he murders the doctor the same night. The doctor's son returns home and refuses to believe the official story. He begins a dangerous investigation that leads him to a fake doctor and a web of deception.
“One lie can kill a man”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Solvathellam Unmai
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), Vijayakanth & Jaishankar (11 films together), Vijayakanth & Charlie (10 films together), Vijayakanth & M. S. Viswanathan (10 films together), Charlie & M. S. Viswanathan (8 films together), and Charlie & Jaishankar (7 films together).