Sadhurangam(1978)
Sadhurangam is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Durai. The film stars Rajinikanth, Srikanth, Jayachitra, and Prameela in lead roles. It is based on Visu's play Bharatha Matharkku Jai. The story follows two brothers from an orthodox Brahmin family who take opposite paths in life. Sundaresan, the elder, is a quiet accountant who falls into crime, while Ramkumar, the younger, is an arrogant college student forced into marriage. The film explores family duty, pride, and redemption. It received praise for Rajinikanth's performance in the climax. The music was composed by V. Kumar, with the song 'Madhanorchavam' becoming popular. Sadhurangam was released on 23 June 1978 and is now considered a partially lost film.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 June 1978
- Director
- Durai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two brothers from a traditional Brahmin family take very different paths. The elder brother Sundaresan is a quiet, honest accountant. The younger brother Ramkumar is arrogant and careless. A forced marriage and a web of lies push both brothers toward dangerous choices. Their mother must watch her family fall apart.
“A family game of chess.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sadhurangam
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan (57 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & V. K. Ramasamy (40 films together), Rajinikanth & Thengai Srinivasan (23 films together), V. K. Ramasamy & Thengai Srinivasan (21 films together), Rajinikanth & M. S. Viswanathan (20 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Pandari Bai (20 films together).
