Nenjile Thunivirunthal(1981)
Nenjile Thunivirunthal is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth and Swapna in lead roles, with Goundamani, Manorama, and Vijayashanti in supporting parts. The story follows Muthu, a young man falsely accused of murdering his father, who escapes custody to uncover the real culprit. The film explores themes of false accusation, trust, and justice. It was released on 29 August 1981 and was later remade in Telugu as Palletoori Monagadu and in Kannada as Hasida Hebbuli. The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh with lyrics by Vairamuthu and Pulamaipithan.
Nenjile Thunivirunthal is streaming on VI Movies and TV and JioHotstar.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, JioHotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Muthu is blamed for his father's murder and arrested. He escapes and hides in his village to find the real killer. Vasanthi, who loves him, helps him. The wealthy Gounder is the true murderer. Muthu fights to prove his innocence and bring Gounder to justice.
“Truth will rise, no matter what.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nenjile Thunivirunthal
Cast reunions in this film: Goundamani & Manorama (40 films together), Vijayakanth & Sankar Ganesh (33 films together), Shankar & Sankar Ganesh (22 films together), S. A. Chandrasekhar & Vijayakanth (18 films together), Goundamani & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), and S. A. Chandrasekhar & Sankar Ganesh (13 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film where actor Vijayakanth played a character named Kali, a name he later used in several other movies.
- The film's director, S. A. Chandrasekhar, is the father of actor Vijay, who would later become a major star in Tamil cinema.
- Actress Radha made her Tamil cinema debut with this film, launching a successful career in the industry.
- The movie was released during a period when revenge dramas were very popular in Tamil cinema.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who was already a leading music director in South India by 1981.
- Some scenes were shot in rural Tamil Nadu to capture the village setting described in the story.
- The film is remembered for its strong performances and emotional drama rather than major box office success.