Neerottam(1980)
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.
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- Theatrical Release
- 4 July 1980
- Director
- Jaichandar
- Language
- Tamil 0
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”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Neerottam
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Vijayakanth (7 films together).