Thoongadha Kannendru Onru(1983)
Thoongadha Kannendru Onru is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Mohan and Ambika in lead roles. The story follows an honest man who cannot tell a lie, and how his truthfulness impacts his relationship with a woman hiding a secret. The film explores themes of love, societal judgment, and the balance between honesty and compassion. It was released on 4 February 1983, after being delayed from its planned Pongal release. The soundtrack, composed by K. V. Mahadevan, features the popular song 'Nee Azhaithadhu Pol' sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Mohan's voice was dubbed by S. N. Surendar. The film received mixed reviews, with critics noting the difficulty of its title.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- R. Sundarrajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m 0
Storyline
Mohan is a man who cannot lie. He falls in love with Ambika, a woman with a hidden past. When her secret is exposed, their love is tested by family pressure and social shame. Mohan must choose between his rigid honesty and the woman he loves.
“A love that cannot lie”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thoongadha Kannendru Onru
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ambika (10 films together), Senthil & V. K. Ramasamy (9 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & V. K. Ramasamy (9 films together), Senthil & Mohan (8 films together), Senthil & R. Sundarrajan (6 films together), and Mohan & Ambika (6 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by veteran actor Sundarrajan, who is better known for his comic and supporting roles.
- The movie's title is a famous line from a popular MGR song in the 1965 film 'Enga Veettu Pillai'.
- Actress Radhika, who played Devi, was already a well-known face in Tamil cinema but this film came during a busy phase in her career.
- The plot revolves around the film industry, which was a common theme in Tamil cinema of the early 1980s.
- Music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo who scored for many successful films in that era.
- The film was not a major commercial success but is sometimes remembered for its cast and director's unique attempt.
- It features actor Sivakumar in a key role, adding to his long list of films from that period.