Needhiyin Marupakkam(1985)
Needhiyin Marupakkam is a 1985 Tamil-language action drama film directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar and produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radhika, V.K. Ramasamy, and Jaishankar in lead roles. The story follows a young farmer who takes up arms against a corrupt landlord after the legal system fails to deliver justice. Set in a rural Tamil Nadu village, the film portrays the brutal oppression of the poor by the rich. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was praised for its raw portrayal of class struggle and its action sequences. It was released in 1985 and is available for streaming on Eros Now and Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 September 1985
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m 0
Storyline
A young farmer watches his father die at the hands of a cruel landlord. The police and courts are controlled by the rich. He decides that the law will never give him justice. He picks up a weapon and leads a revolt against the landlord. His fight becomes a symbol of hope for the entire village.
“When the law fails, the people rise”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Needhiyin Marupakkam
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakanth & Ilayaraja (50 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & Ilayaraja (44 films together), S. A. Chandrasekhar & Vijayakanth (18 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & Vijayakanth (12 films together), S. A. Chandrasekhar & Ilayaraja (4 films together), and S. A. Chandrasekhar & V. V. Creation (3 films together).