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Sandhippu(1983)

7.5/10
Tamil165 mins

Sandhippu (1983) is a 165-minute Tamil film directed by C. V. Rajendran. Starring Radha, Sathyaraj and Sujatha. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Sandhippu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1983.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 June 1983
Director
C. V. Rajendran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Two families are torn apart by betrayal and a temple robbery. Years later, a boxer working as a waiter discovers his long-lost father is a powerful gangster. He must use this connection to bring justice and reunite his family.

A son's fight for justice uncovers his father's dark past.

Film Details

7.5Rating
165Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 June 1983
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
revengefamilyjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This film was originally titled 'Sandhippu' but was later renamed 'Emanukku Eman' for release.
  • It was one of the few 1980s Tamil films to feature a protagonist who is a boxer by profession.
  • The movie's plot involving a temple robbery echoes a popular narrative trope in Tamil cinema of that era.
  • Director C.V. Rajendran was known for family dramas, making this film's underworld angle a slight shift.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular music duo of the time.
  • It featured actor Sivakumar in a dual role, playing both the boxer son and the underworld don father.
  • The climax involving a family reunion and justice was a common formula for masala films in the early 80s.

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