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Ellam Un Kairasi(1980)

Tamil131 minstheatrical

Ellam Un Kairasi is a 1980 Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars Rajinikanth as Raja, a mechanic, and Seema as Rani, his love interest. Major Sundarrajan plays the antagonist Manikkam, a ruthless smuggler. The story follows Raja's fight against Manikkam's illegal activities and his efforts to protect his town and loved ones. The film features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with the song 'Adi Onkaari Aankaari Maari' becoming popular. Ellam Un Kairasi was released on October 6, 1980, and runs for 131 minutes. It is a classic example of 1980s Tamil commercial cinema with action, romance, and moral themes.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 October 1980
Director
M. A. Thirumugam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 11m
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Storyline

A honest mechanic named Raja lives in a coastal town ruled by a violent smuggler named Manikkam. When Raja stands up to protect an old man from Manikkam's thugs, he becomes the smuggler's enemy. Manikkam destroys Raja's shop, hurts his mother, and kidnaps his girlfriend Rani. Raja must fight his way through Manikkam's gang to rescue Rani and free the town from fear.

One man's courage can change everything

Film Details

131Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 October 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ellam Un Kairasi

Cast reunions in this film: Rajinikanth & Ilayaraja (58 films together), Ilayaraja & Major Sundarrajan (24 films together), Rajinikanth & Major Sundarrajan (15 films together), Major Sundarrajan & M. A. Thirumugam (6 films together), Ilayaraja & Seema (5 films together), and Seema & Major Sundarrajan (3 films together).

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