Netri Kann(1981)
Tamil150 mins
Netri Kann (1981) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Rajinikanth, Menaka and Vijayashanti.
Director:S. P. Muthuraman
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 1981
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m 0
Storyline
A wealthy textile businessman has a habit of pursuing women, which angers his son. While on vacation, he assaults a new employee. When he returns home, he finds his company and family life undergoing major changes under a new manager.
“A father's sins threaten to tear his family apart.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 August 1981
Also Known AsNetrikann
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Netrikan' translates to 'Leader' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's dominant personality.
- This was one of the few films where Rajinikanth played a dual role as both father and son, showcasing a generational conflict.
- Actress Saritha, who played Radha, was known for taking on bold and challenging roles during this era of Tamil cinema.
- The Hong Kong shooting portions were a notable attraction, as foreign locales were less common in Tamil films of the early 1980s.
- Director S.P. Muthuraman and Rajinikanth collaborated on numerous successful films, making this a reliable director-actor combination.
- The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja included the popular song 'Oru Koottil', penned by lyricist Vaali.
- The plot dealing with a father-son conflict and corporate intrigue was considered a mix of family drama and stylish presentation for its time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Netri Kann