Eetti(1985)
Eetti is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Rajasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Vishnuvardhan, and Nalini in lead roles. It follows a poor farmer who seeks revenge after his wife is murdered and his son is kidnapped by a cruel landlord. The hero uses a spear as his primary weapon, which gives the film its title. The supporting cast includes Goundamani and M.N. Nambiar. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was produced by Tiruppur Mani under the banner Vivekananda Pictures. It is known for its emotional story and intense action sequences. The film received positive reviews from audiences and critics. It remains a notable entry in Vijayakanth's filmography.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Rajasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
A poor farmer's happy life is destroyed when a ruthless landlord kills his wife and kidnaps his son. Armed with a spear, he begins a bloody quest for revenge. Years later, he discovers his son has been raised by the villain and does not recognize him. Father and son must confront the truth before they can unite against their common enemy.
“A father's love is a weapon”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Eetti
Cast reunions in this film: Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Vijayakanth & Ilayaraja (50 films together), Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), Ilayaraja & M. N. Nambiar (25 films together), and Ilayaraja & Nalini (22 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Eetti' refers to a traditional Tamil term for a community leader or headman, grounding the story in rural power dynamics.
- Director Rajashekar, known for action films, used this movie to explore intense revenge themes during a peak period for such stories in Tamil cinema.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of mid-80s Tamil dramas focusing on rural injustice, though it is less remembered than some bigger hits.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays a key role, was becoming a prominent anti-hero figure in Tamil films around this time.
- The movie features a soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo whose work often defined the sound of 1980s Tamil commercial cinema.
- A subplot involves the legal system's failure, reflecting common societal critiques in Tamil films of that era.
- The cinematography emphasizes rural landscapes and intense close-ups, typical of the director's visual style for dramatic scenes.