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Mookkanan Kaiyiru(1985)

Tamil140 mins

Mookkanan Kaiyiru is a 1985 Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth in the lead role, alongside Radha, S. S. Chandran, and V. K. Ramasamy. The story follows a poor villager named Raju who discovers a magical ring that grants him superhuman strength. He uses this power to fight a cruel landlord who oppresses the villagers. The film combines elements of fantasy, romance, and social justice. It was noted for its emotional depth and Vijayakanth's performance. The movie was a commercial success and contributed to Vijayakanth's rise as a popular star in Tamil cinema. It was released in theaters across Tamil Nadu in 1985.

Director:S. Subbaiah
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
S. Subbaiah
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
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Storyline

A poor young man named Raju finds a mysterious ring that gives his right hand incredible strength. He uses this power to protect his village from a ruthless landlord. But the ring comes with a deadly curse that slowly drains his life. Raju must choose between his own survival and the freedom of the people he loves.

One ring. One hero. One sacrifice.

Film Details

140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1985

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Mookkanan Kaiyiru

Cast reunions in this film: Karthik & Goundamani (16 films together), Goundamani & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), Karthik & Sankar Ganesh (11 films together), Viji & Sankar Ganesh (9 films together), and Goundamani & Viji (2 films together).

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