Thudikkum Karangal(1983)
Thudikkum Karangal (1983) is a Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. It stars Rajinikanth as Gopi, an auto mechanic, and Radha as his love interest. The supporting cast includes Jaishankar, Sujatha, Vijayakumar, and Y. G. Mahendran. The story follows Gopi's clash with the wealthy landlord Ramesh, who mistreats Gopi's elder brother Balu. The film was shot in Ooty and features a soundtrack composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, marking his Tamil debut as a composer. It received mixed reviews and performed averagely at the box office.
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- Theatrical Release
- 4 March 1983
- Director
- C. V. Sridhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Gopi is a fearless auto mechanic who loves his elder brother Balu. When the cruel landlord Ramesh humiliates Balu, Gopi confronts him. The conflict escalates into violence and tragedy. Gopi must fight for his family's dignity and justice.
“When hands tremble, justice rises.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thudikkum Karangal
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakumar & Sujatha (20 films together), Rajinikanth & Vijayakumar (19 films together), Rajinikanth & Jaishankar (15 films together), Sujatha & Jaishankar (12 films together), Rajinikanth & Silk Smitha (10 films together), and Silk Smitha & Jaishankar (9 films together).
Trivia
- This film was a remake of the director C. V. Sridhar's own 1979 Kannada movie 'Nanna Rosha Nooru Varusha'.
- Actor Sivakumar played a dual role, portraying both the brothers Balu and Gopi in the story.
- The movie featured a hit song 'Kadhal Oviyam' sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and composed by Shankar–Ganesh.
- It was one of the few action films directed by C. V. Sridhar, who was better known for romantic and social dramas.
- The climax was shot in a dramatic temple setting, which was a common visual motif in 1980s Tamil cinema.
- Actress Radha made a special appearance in a song sequence, though she was not part of the main cast.