
Uzhaikkum Karangal(1976)
Tamil166 mins
Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by K. Shankar. Starring Padmini, Rahul Thatha and Bhavani. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Uzhaikkum Karangal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1976.
Director:K. Shankar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 May 1976
- Director
- K. Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Rangan works as a servant for a cruel rich man named Nagalingam. He tries to stand up to his employer's wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Nagalingam's sister falls in love with Rangan.
“A servant's fight ignites a forbidden love.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
166Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 May 1976
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsUzaikkum Karangal
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticelovesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1







M. G. RamachandranActor
→#2
LathaActor
→#3
NageshActor
→#4
PadminiActor
→#5R
Rahul ThathaActor
→#6B
BhavaniActor
→#7
#8C
C. K. SaraswathiActor
→
K. A. ThangaveluActor
→#9
Thengai SrinivasanActor
→#10
#11L
Latha SethupathiActor
→K
K. ShankarDirector
→#12
#13P
P. L. RoyCrew
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#14K
K.C. FilmsProducer
→#15
K
Kovai ChezhianCrew
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Trivia
- The film was based on a popular stage play of the same name, which was already a hit before its cinematic adaptation.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character from a very humble, servant background.
- Director K. Shankar was known for social dramas, and this film continued his focus on class conflict and injustice.
- The movie's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in MGR and Sivaji Ganesan films.
- Actress Jayachitra, who played the sister, was a major star in Tamil cinema during the 1970s.
- The title 'Uzhaikkum Karangal' translates to 'Working Hands', directly highlighting the labor class theme.
- The film was released during a period when Tamil cinema frequently adapted successful plays for the screen.
Notable Collaborations
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