Eduppar Kai Pillai(1975)
Eduppar Kai Pillai is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Vijayan and written by Thooyavan. The cast includes P. Bhanumathi, Jaishankar, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, and Kumari Manjula. The story follows a simple farmer whose blind trust makes him a target for a greedy woman who marries him to steal his property. The film was shot in Bangalore and Mysore. Music was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan with lyrics by Kannadasan. Critics praised the performances of Bhanumathi, M. R. R. Vasu, and Vennira Aadai Nirmala, as well as the humour from Manorama and Surulirajan. The film was a box office failure but later inspired the 1978 film Sattam En Kaiyil. It was released on 19 September 1975.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1975
- Director
- K. Vijayan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A kind-hearted farmer trusts everyone he meets. A cunning woman pretends to love him and marries him only to steal his land and money. He loses his home and his dignity before a true friend helps him fight for justice. Will he learn to trust wisely before it is too late?
“Kindness is a gift, not a weakness.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Eduppar Kai Pillai
Cast reunions in this film: K. Vijayan & Jaishankar (3 films together), Sreekanth & Jaishankar (3 films together), K. Vijayan & N.V.R. Pictures (2 films together), Sreekanth & Subha (2 films together), and Jaishankar & Subha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Edupa Kai Pillai' translates to 'The Son Who Lifts His Hand', hinting at a central conflict about a son's rebellion.
- It was one of the few films where actor Jaishankar played a character with such a morally ambiguous and defiant role.
- Director K. Vijayan was known for action films and this was part of his successful run in the mid-1970s.
- The movie featured music by the popular composer Shankar-Ganesh, known for their peppy tunes in that era.
- Actress Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, a well-known figure in Telugu cinema, had a significant presence in Tamil films during this period.
- The film's release came during a time when stories about family dynamics and social norms were common in Tamil cinema.
- Some promotional material highlighted the on-screen chemistry between Jaishankar and Bhanumathi as a key attraction.