Idhu Enga Boomi(1984)
Idhu Enga Boomi is a 1984 Tamil-language drama film directed by Kannan. The lead cast includes Vijayakanth and Brindha. The story centers on a village community fighting a wealthy landlord who attempts to seize their ancestral land through forged documents. The film highlights themes of legal justice, rural unity, and resistance against exploitation. It was produced by Surya Narayanan M under NH Studioz. The runtime is 2 hours and 24 minutes. The film received attention for its social message and Vijayakanth's performance as a righteous village youth. It was released in theaters in 1984.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 September 1984
- Director
- M. Karnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m 0
Storyline
Raju returns to his village after studying in the city. He finds a rich landlord threatening farmers to give up their land. Raju decides to fight back. He organizes the villagers and takes the case to court. But the landlord uses violence and false cases to stop him.
“This land is our mother”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Idhu Enga Boomi
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Jaishankar (38 films together), Vijayakanth & Sankar Ganesh (33 films together), V. K. Ramasamy & Jaishankar (13 films together), Ganesh & Sankar Ganesh (11 films together), Vijayakanth & Jaishankar (11 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & M. Karnan (10 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by veteran actor M. Karnan, who was better known for his on-screen roles.
- The film's title translates to 'This Is Our Land', highlighting its theme of protecting villagers from exploitation.
- Actor Vijay, who plays the lead, is not the famous Vijay but a different actor who starred in several films in the 1980s.
- The plot involves a prison escape, a less common trope in Tamil social dramas of that era focused on rural injustice.
- It was released the same year as the MGR blockbuster 'Naan Sigappu Manithan', facing tough competition.
- The film's conflict centers on a fraudulent scheme to steal farmers' money, reflecting contemporary rural anxieties.
- Music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in action and drama films of the time.