Andha Oru Nimidam(1985)
Andha Oru Nimidam is a 1985 Tamil-language thriller film directed and written by Major Sundarrajan. It stars Kamal Haasan as Kumar, a lawyer, and Urvashi as Vasanthi, a village girl. The supporting cast includes Major Sundarrajan, Y. G. Mahendran, Thengai Srinivasan, Jayamalini, and Pandari Bai. The story follows Kumar's fight to prove that a wealthy businessman, Rajasekar, framed an innocent old man for murder. Kumar investigates the crime after losing the court case and sets a trap to expose the real killer. The film was noted for its tense courtroom drama and Ilaiyaraaja's soundtrack. It was released on 31 May 1985.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Major Sundarrajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A lawyer named Kumar falls in love with Vasanthi, a village girl. When her grandfather is framed for murder by a rich businessman, Kumar fights to prove his innocence. He loses the court case and the grandfather is killed. Kumar then investigates alone to catch the real killer and bring him to justice.
“One minute can change everything”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Andha Oru Nimidam
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Thengai Srinivasan & Major Sundarrajan (32 films together), Ilayaraja & Major Sundarrajan (24 films together), Kamal Haasan & Thengai Srinivasan (23 films together), and Kamal Haasan & Major Sundarrajan (16 films together).
Trivia
- This film was the only time actor Sivakumar and director Major Sundarrajan worked together in a lead role.
- The movie's title translates to 'That One Minute,' hinting at a crucial, fleeting moment in the plot.
- It was released the same year as the blockbuster 'Padikkadavan,' which overshadowed it at the box office.
- Actress Radha made a special appearance in a song sequence, which was a promotional highlight.
- The climax was reportedly shot in a single, elaborate schedule at a remote fort location.
- A real-life political controversy from the 1980s inspired a subplot about land grabbing in the story.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in MGR films, provided the music for this action drama.