Vidincha Kalyanam(1986)
Vidincha Kalyanam is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Manivannan. The lead cast includes Sathyaraj, Sujatha, Jayashree, and Chinni Jayanth. The story follows a death row inmate who escapes prison and takes shelter in a wealthy widow's home, where she lives with her daughter. The film builds tension as the stranger's true intentions slowly emerge. It was produced by Tirupur Mani under the banner NH Studioz. The music score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film received positive reviews for its gripping narrative and strong performances. It was released on October 24, 1986, in India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m 0
Storyline
A condemned prisoner escapes from jail and hides in the home of a rich widow and her daughter. The widow senses danger, but her daughter is charmed by the stranger. As the prisoner's violent nature surfaces, the two women must find a way to survive before he kills them.
“A stranger at the door. A nightmare inside.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vidincha Kalyanam
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Sathyaraj & Manivannan (29 films together), Manivannan & Charlie (22 films together), and Ilayaraja & Sujatha (20 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1985 Hindi movie 'Aitbaar', which itself was based on the Hollywood thriller 'Dial M for Murder'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sathyaraj played a negative role as the escaped convict, a departure from his usual heroic parts.
- Director Manivannan also wrote the screenplay, adapting the story to a Tamil rural setting with local cultural conflicts.
- The movie's title 'Vidinja Kalyanam' translates to 'Marriage of the Daughter', directly hinting at the central plot tension.
- Actress Radha, who played the daughter, was at the peak of her career and known for choosing strong, dramatic roles during this period.
- The film's climax and the convict's manipulation of the household was noted for its suspenseful staging within a single main location.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja's background score for the thriller sequences was praised for heightening the film's tense atmosphere.