Thunive Thunai(1976)
Thunive Thunai is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Jaishankar in a dual role as CID officer Anand and gangster Dhayal, alongside Jayaprabha in her debut and Rajasulochana as the villainous Thalaivi. The story follows a CBI officer who investigates his brother's mysterious death in a village controlled by a smuggling ring. The film blends horror, mystery, and action, with a climax featuring a helicopter chase shot at Kovalam Beach. It was the first colour film directed by Muthuraman and was written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film released on 13 April 1976 and became a commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A CBI officer named Anand travels to a remote village to find out why his brother died of shock. The villagers refuse to help him and try to scare him away. Anand disguises himself as a gangster to infiltrate the village's secret smuggling operation led by a powerful woman.
“Courage is your only protection.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thunive Thunai
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Suruli rajan (18 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & S. P. Muthuraman (12 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & S. A. Ashokan (12 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Senthamarai (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film was produced by S. P. Muthuraman's wife, S. P. Vijayalakshmi, under the banner S. P. T. Films.
- It was one of the early films where actor Sivakumar played a dual role, portraying both the hero and his deceased brother.
- The movie's title translates to 'With You as Support,' reflecting the hero's quest for justice.
- A major portion of the film was shot in and around the hill station of Yercaud to create the mysterious village setting.
- The film reused the popular tune 'Kannan Vandhan' from the 1975 hit 'Mullum Malarum' for a romantic sequence.
- This was among the first collaborations between director S. P. Muthuraman and music composer Ilaiyaraaja, who was new to the industry.
- Actor Manorama played a supporting role, adding a touch of comedy to the otherwise tense thriller plot.