Thaiveedu(1983)
Thaiveedu (transl. Mother's House) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by R. Thyagarajan. The film stars Rajinikanth and Anita Raj in lead roles, with Major Sundarrajan, Jai Shankar, and M. N. Nambiar in supporting parts. The story follows an orphan car thief who is manipulated by a criminal into stealing a treasure sword from his own biological father. The film was simultaneously shot in Hindi as Jeet Hamaari with Rajinikanth reprising his role. It was a commercial success at the box office and received positive reviews for its entertainment value. Thaiveedu was released on 14 April 1983.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Eros Now, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1983
- Director
- R. Thyagarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
An orphan car thief named Raju is tricked by a criminal into stealing an antique sword. The sword holds the key to a hidden treasure. But Raju does not know that the sword belongs to his real father. He must choose between loyalty to the man who raised him and the family he never knew.
“A son's fight to find his mother's house”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thaiveedu
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Jaishankar (38 films together), Rajinikanth & Jaishankar (15 films together), Devar films & R. Thyagarajan (12 films together), Sankar Ganesh & R. Thyagarajan (9 films together), Rajinikanth & R. Thyagarajan (8 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & Devar films (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was produced by AVM Productions, one of the oldest and most respected studios in Indian cinema.
- It was one of the early films for actor Suresh, who later became known for his work in television serials.
- The plot revolves around a pair of swords, a common trope in 1980s Tamil cinema for hiding treasure maps.
- Director R. Thyagarajan was also a prolific producer, known for making films with family-oriented themes.
- The movie released during a period when many Tamil films featured separated family members reuniting.
- It featured veteran actor Sivakumar, known for his strong performances in fatherly and authoritative roles.
- The film's title 'Thai Veedu' translates to 'Mother's House', a central emotional location in the story.