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Ezhudhadha Sattangal(1984)

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'Ezhudhadha Sattangal' (transl. Unwritten Laws) is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by K. Shankar. The lead cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Jaishankar, Prabhu, M. N. Nambiar, Srividya, and Urvashi. The story follows Nazeer, a fisherman who challenges a corrupt legal system after a wealthy landowner steals his boat. Set in a coastal village, the film contrasts written law with human justice. It is a remake of the Malayalam film 'Aarambham' (1982). The film received praise for Sivaji Ganesan's performance, Ilaiyaraaja's music, and Super Subbarayan's stunt choreography. It was released on 15 August 1984.

Director:K. Shankar
Occasion:Independence Day 1984

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
K. Shankar
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Nazeer is a poor fisherman whose boat is stolen by a rich landowner. The court rules against him because the law favors the wealthy. He starts a parallel court under a tree to deliver real justice to the poor. But the system fights back, and he must risk everything to protect his family and his cause.

When the law fails, justice rises

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1984
OccasionIndependence Day 1984
Also Known AsEzhuthatha Sattangal · Ezhudhaadha Sattangal

Parental Guide

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

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Ezhudhadha Sattangal

Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Srividya (33 films together), Ilayaraja & Sivaji Ganesan (24 films together), Prabhu & Sivaji Ganesan (19 films together), Prabhu & Srividya (7 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & K. Shankar (6 films together).

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