Nenjukku Needhi(1979)
Nenjukku Needhi is a 1979 Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The lead cast includes Sivaji Ganesan as Raju, K. R. Vijaya as Lakshmi, and Major Sundarrajan as Muthu. The story follows a trusting village shopkeeper who is betrayed by his childhood friend, loses his family, and must rebuild his life from nothing. The film is notable for its emotional depth and strong moral message about kindness and resilience. It was released on April 14, 1979, and received positive reviews for its performances and storytelling.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- Amirtham
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A kind-hearted shopkeeper named Raju trusts his old friend with all his savings. The friend cheats him and disappears. Raju loses his wife and daughter. He must find the strength to start over and win back his family.
“Trust broke him, love saved him”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nenjukku Needhi
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. S. Manohar (20 films together), Jaishankar & R. S. Manohar (15 films together), Amirtham & M. S. Viswanathan (8 films together), and Amirtham & Jaishankar (3 films together).