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Naan Potta Savaal(1980)

Tamil140 minstheatrical

Naan Potta Savaal is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Puratchchidasan. The film stars Rajinikanth as Ramu, alongside Reena, M.R. Radha, and Manorama. The story follows Ramu, a young man whose father is framed for a crime by the wealthy villain Arthanari. After his father dies in court, Ramu fights to clear his name and rescue his kidnapped love Roopa. The film is notable for being the first to credit Rajinikanth as 'Super Star'. It features music by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on August 7, 1980.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1980
Director
Puratchi Dasan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
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Storyline

Ramu's father is falsely accused and dies in court. Ramu swears to prove his innocence. He faces the powerful villain Arthanari, who controls the town. Ramu must fight goons, rescue his love Roopa, and expose the truth before it is too late.

One man's challenge against a corrupt world

Film Details

140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsIdhe Naa Savaal

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Naan Potta Savaal

Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Manorama (60 films together), Rajinikanth & Ilayaraja (58 films together), Manorama & Major Sundarrajan (29 films together), Ilayaraja & Major Sundarrajan (24 films together), Ilayaraja & Suruli rajan (19 films together), and Rajinikanth & Manorama (17 films together).

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