Oru Indhiya Kanavu(1983)
Oru Indhiya Kanavu is a 1983 Tamil-language drama film directed by Komal Swaminathan. The lead cast includes Suhasini, Rajeev, and Poornam Viswanathan. The story follows Anamika, a college student who travels to the Javadi Hills to study tribal communities. She uncovers a system of exploitation, land theft, and violence perpetrated by local landlords. The film is notable for its unflinching portrayal of social injustice and its call for reform. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The movie was released on 30 September 1983 in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- Komal Swaminathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 0
Storyline
A post-graduate student named Anamika visits the Javadi Hills with her friends for a research project. She discovers that the tribal people living there are brutally exploited by powerful landlords. She decides to expose the truth and fight for their rights, but the landlords will do anything to stop her.
“One dream can change everything.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Indhiya Kanavu
Cast reunions in this film: Suhasini Maniratnam & M. S. Viswanathan (3 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Komal Swaminathan (3 films together), and Rajeev & M. S. Viswanathan (2 films together).

