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Elan Kandru(1985)

Tamil136 mins

Elan Kandru is a 1985 Tamil-language drama film directed by C.L. Anandan. The film stars Murali, Anitha, and Nambiar in lead roles. The story follows a poor village boy who moves to Chennai seeking work, only to be cheated by a wealthy businessman. He loses everything but finds kindness and love from a woman who helps him rebuild his life. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of urban poverty and the struggles of migrant workers. It received positive reviews for its emotional depth and strong performances. Elan Kandru is available for streaming on YouTube.

Director:Ameerjan
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Ameerjan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
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Storyline

A poor village boy named Murali moves to Chennai to earn money for his sick mother. He is cheated by a wealthy businessman and loses everything. Alone and sick, he is rescued by a kind woman. Together, they fight for justice and a new life.

From village innocence to city survival

Film Details

136Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Elan Kandru

Cast reunions in this film: Murali & Ameerjan (5 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Murali (3 films together), and Delhi Ganesh & V. S. Narasimhan (2 films together).

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