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Nalla Thambi(1985)

1.0/10
Tamil135 minstheatrical

Nalla Thambi is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Karthik as Raja, a US-returned MBA graduate, and Radha as Chitra, a free-spirited woman. The story follows Raja who escapes a forced marriage to a cunning woman and then pretends to be Chitra's boyfriend to scare off her three weird suitors. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, Gangai Amaran, Pulamaipithan, and Vairamuthu. It was released on 14 January 1985 during the Pongal festival.

Occasion:Pongal 1985
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
Theatrical Release
14 October 1985
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
Rating
1.0/10

Storyline

Raja returns from the US with an MBA and finds his house full of brides. His father forces him to marry Seetha, who has hidden evil plans. Raja escapes the wedding and meets Chitra, who needs a fake boyfriend to ward off her three crazy suitors. Together they face danger and find real love.

Love finds a way through chaos

Film Details

1.0Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 October 1985
Release Typetheatrical
OccasionPongal 1985
Original TitleNalla Thambi

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nalla Thambi

Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Ilayaraja & Manorama (60 films together), Karthik & Ilayaraja (45 films together), Ilayaraja & S. P. Muthuraman (43 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Ilayaraja (42 films together), and Senthil & Manorama (41 films together).

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