Valarthakada(1983)
Valarthakada is a 1983 Tamil drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan as Rajasekhar and Master Sridhar as Babu. The story follows a wealthy father who hides his mentally disabled son in a locked room for years. The father's shame and fear of society keep the boy isolated from the outside world. A kind housekeeper named Meena discovers the boy and helps him find freedom through his singing talent. The film was praised for its emotional depth and Sivaji Ganesan's powerful performance. It remains a notable example of Tamil cinema's exploration of social issues and family relationships.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- Kandasami Singaram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A wealthy father locks his mentally disabled son in a room to hide him from society. The boy grows up never seeing the outside world. A kind woman discovers him and helps him find his voice through music. Can the father overcome his shame and set his son free?
“Love should never be a cage”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Valarthakada
Cast reunions in this film: Suresh & Viji (2 films together).