Shankari(1984)
Shankari is a 1984 Tamil romantic drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Sivakumar as Raju and Radha as Shankari in the lead roles. It was produced by R. M. Veerappan under the banner of Sathya Movies. The story follows a young couple from different castes who fall in love in a Tamil village. Their relationship faces violent opposition from their families and community elders. The film is notable for its strong anti-caste message and emotional storytelling. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music which became widely popular. The film received positive reviews for its performances and social relevance. It remains a remembered classic of Tamil cinema for its honest portrayal of caste discrimination.
Quick Facts
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- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- T. R. Ramanna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A young woman from an upper caste family falls in love with a poor laborer from a lower caste. Their village strictly forbids such relationships. Her father arranges her marriage to another man. The couple must choose between obeying society or fighting for their love.
“Love that cost everything”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Shankari
Cast reunions in this film: Saritha & Thyagarajan (3 films together).