Thiramai(1985)
Thiramai is a 1985 Tamil-language family drama film directed by Vijay Krishnaraj. The cast includes Janakaraj, Raveendran, Nizhalgal Ravi, Revathi, Sathyaraj, Senthil, and Srividya. The story follows Narendran, a police officer who despises his children for their perceived laziness, and his friend Karnan, a retired army officer who trains them to unlock their hidden talents. The film explores the damaging effects of authoritarian parenting and the power of mentorship. It received mixed to positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and strong performances. Thiramai was released in India in 1985 and has since gained a cult following among Tamil cinema enthusiasts.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Vijaya Krishnaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m 0
Storyline
A stern police officer hates his children for being lazy. His retired army officer friend steps in to train them. The children discover their talents, but the father's anger threatens to tear the family apart. Can love and discipline save them?
“A father learns to love”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thiramai
Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Sankar Ganesh (20 films together), Senthil & Sankar Ganesh (19 films together), Sathyaraj & Senthil (17 films together), Sathyaraj & Nizhalgal Ravi (16 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Senthil (16 films together), and Senthil & Srividya (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Vijay Krishnaraj was primarily a cinematographer, making this a rare directorial venture.
- Actor Sivakumar played the stern father, a role contrasting his many heroic lead parts at the time.
- The movie's title 'Thiramai' translates to 'Discipline', directly reflecting its core theme.
- It was released during a period when Tamil cinema often featured stories about family conflicts and reform.
- The plot shares similarities with the 1982 Hindi film 'Vidhaata', which also involved a friend reforming a man's children.
- The film is not widely available for modern viewing, making it a lesser-known entry in the filmographies of its cast.
- Music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in 1980s Tamil and Telugu films.