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Vandichakkaram(1980)

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Tamil126 mins

Vandichakkaram (1980) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. Starring CID Sakunthala, Sivachandran and Samikannu.

Director:K. Vijayan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1980
Director
K. Vijayan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 6m
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Storyline

A gangster named Gaja falls for a woman named Vadivu. She asks him to change his life and leave his criminal past behind. He tries to become a better man, but must now face his old gang.

A gangster changes for love, but his past won't let go.

Film Details

0.0Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title Vandichakkaram refers to a traditional spinning wheel, symbolizing the cycle of violence and change in the protagonist's life.
  • This was one of the early films where actor Sivakumar played a dual role, portraying both the gangster Gaja and a lookalike character.
  • Director Vijayan K was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, making this a relatively rare Tamil directorial venture for him.
  • The movie features a notable cameo by veteran comedian Nagesh in a brief but memorable comedy sequence.
  • Popular playback singer S. Janaki lent her voice for multiple songs in the film, composed by Shankar–Ganesh.
  • The film was shot extensively in and around Madras (now Chennai), capturing the local urban landscape of the late 1970s.
  • Despite its gangster drama plot, the film incorporated several family-oriented scenes to appeal to a broader audience of the time.

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