Thanikudithanam(1977)
Thanikudithanam is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by S. A. Kannan. The lead cast includes K. R. Vijaya, Cho Ramaswamy, Pandari Bai, Y. G. Parthasarathy, and Y. G. Mahendran. The story centers on a joint family in Chennai that decides to divide their home into separate living spaces after constant conflicts. The film humorously portrays the challenges of shared living and the emotional impact of separation. It was praised for its relatable characters and balanced tone between comedy and drama. The movie was released in 1977 and remains a notable example of Tamil family cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Dailymotion
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1977
- Director
- S. A. Kannan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A joint family in Chennai is torn apart by daily fights over money, space, and kitchen duties. The three brothers and their wives cannot stop arguing. The father finally decides to divide the house into separate apartments. Each family gets their own space, but they soon discover that walls cannot break love.
“Sometimes you need to separate to stay together”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thanikudithanam
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan (57 films together), Y. Gee. Mahendra & M. S. Viswanathan (13 films together), and Y. Gee. Mahendra & Thengai Srinivasan (6 films together).