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Neerottam(1980)

Tamil minstheatrical

Neerottam is a 1980 Tamil-language drama film directed by Jaichandar and produced by N. Magaraj. The lead cast includes Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, and Padmapriya. The story is set in a drought-affected village where a wealthy landlord controls the only water source. A young man named Raja leads the villagers in a fight for equal access to water. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of rural poverty and water scarcity. It received praise for its honest storytelling and strong performances. The music was composed by A. V. Ramanan. The film was released theatrically in India in 1980.

Director:Jaichandar
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
4 July 1980
Director
Jaichandar
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

In a village parched by drought, a cruel landlord owns the only well. Raja, a poor but strong young man, decides to dig a new well for everyone. But the landlord uses money, thugs, and betrayal to stop him. Raja must fight for water and for his people's survival.

When water becomes a weapon

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 July 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

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Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Neerottam

Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Vijayakanth (7 films together).

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