Thoongadhe Thambi Thoongadhe(1983)
Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. It stars Kamal Haasan in a double role as twin brothers Gopi and Vinod, with Radha and Sulakshana in supporting roles. The story follows an unemployed graduate who swaps places with his wealthy twin brother to save him from greedy villains who have turned him into a drug addict. The film was a blockbuster at the box office, completing a 275-day run in theatres. It is known for its entertaining blend of action, comedy, romance, and a memorable soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 4 November 1983.
Thoongadhe Thambi Thoongadhe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 July 1983
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Gopi is an unemployed graduate who loves Padmini. His long-lost twin brother Vinod is a rich heir trapped by an estate manager. The manager drugs Vinod to steal his property. Padmini discovers the truth and helps Gopi swap places with Vinod. Gopi must now fight the villains and save his brother.
“Two brothers. One fight. Family wins.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thoongadhe Thambi Thoongadhe
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & S. P. Muthuraman (43 films together), Radha & Ilayaraja (35 films together), Ilayaraja & Sulakshana (15 films together), AVM Productions & Ilayaraja (11 films together), and Kamal Haasan & S. P. Muthuraman (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a popular phrase from a classic Tamil song in the 1953 film 'Manohara'.
- This was one of the few films where Kamal Haasan played dual roles under director S. P. Muthuraman, who often worked with Rajinikanth.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja reused his own tune from the Telugu film 'Sitaara' for the song 'Kannae Pesum Poovae' in this movie.
- Actress Radha, who played the female lead, was only about 17 years old during the filming.
- The movie's plot involving drug addiction through forced injections was considered a bold theme for mainstream Tamil cinema in the early 1980s.
- Supporting actor Senthamarai, who played a villain, was primarily known as a popular comedy actor in many Tamil films.