Kai Kodukkum Kai(1984)
Kai Kodukkum Kai is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Mahendran. The film stars Rajinikanth as Kaalimuthu and Revathi as Seetha. It is an extended version of the Kannada short film Munithayi from the 1976 anthology Katha Sangama. The story follows a poor villager who marries a blind woman and faces a moral crisis when she is raped by a wealthy landlord. The film is notable for its bold climax where the hero chooses forgiveness over revenge. It received mixed reviews from critics who noted a tension between Rajinikanth's star persona and Mahendran's realistic direction. The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 15 June 1984.
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- Theatrical Release
- 15 June 1984
- Director
- J. Mahendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Kaalimuthu marries Seetha, a blind girl, against his brother's wishes. They live happily in a small room until a wealthy landlord rapes Seetha. Kaalimuthu must choose between revenge and forgiveness. His decision changes everything.
“Forgiveness is the strongest weapon.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kai Kodukkum Kai
Cast reunions in this film: Rajinikanth & Ilayaraja (58 films together), Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Ilayaraja & Revathi (32 films together), Chinni Jayanth & Ilayaraja (25 films together), Rajinikanth & Thengai Srinivasan (23 films together), and Ilayaraja & Poornam Viswanathan (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kai Kodukkum Kai' translates to 'The Hand That Gives Is a Hand', reflecting its theme of helping others.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character who is not highly educated or wealthy.
- Director J. Mahendran was known for realistic films, and here he focused on the lives of people with disabilities.
- The movie did not have major musical hits, unlike many Tamil films of that era.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the blind wife, was a popular star in the 1980s for such emotional roles.
- The story highlights the struggles of a married couple living in a single rented room, a common issue in cities.
- The film's climax involves a twist related to the handicapped youth's secret past and intentions.