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Idhayakkani(1975)

7.5/10
Tamil•140 mins•theatrical•

Idhayakkani is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by A. Jagannathan. It stars M. G. Ramachandran as Mohan, a police officer and coffee estate owner. Radha Saluja plays Lakshmi, a village girl who becomes his wife. The story follows Mohan as he investigates a scientist's murder and discovers his wife is the prime suspect. The film explores themes of duty, love, and justice. It was praised for its cinematography of Mercara's greenery and Pichavaram's backwaters. Idhayakkani was the only Indian film screened at the Tashkent International Film Festival in 1978. It was released on 22 August 1975 and became a major commercial success.

Filmed In:Hogenakkal, Mercara, Pichavaram, Shivanasamudra Falls
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 August 1975
Director
A. Jagannathan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A kind police officer marries a poor village girl to protect her honor. On his first day of duty, he finds her photo as the main suspect in a murder case. He must choose between his duty and his love for his wife.

“Love and duty collide.”

Film Details

7.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 August 1975
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InHogenakkal, Mercara, Pichavaram, Shivanasamudra Falls

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
justicelovecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
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Rahul ThathaActor
→#2
M. G. Ramachandran, Actor in Idhayakkani
M. G. RamachandranActor
→#3
Thengai Srinivasan, Actor in Idhayakkani
Thengai SrinivasanActor
→#4
R. S. Manohar, Actor in Idhayakkani
R. S. ManoharAlbert
→#5
Pandari Bai, Actor in Idhayakkani
Pandari BaiActor
→#6
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Radha SalujaActor
→#7
M. S. Viswanathan, Music Composer in Idhayakkani
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#8
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A. JagannathanDirector
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#9
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R. M. VeerappanCrew
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#10
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Sathya MoviesProducer
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Idhayakkani

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan (57 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. S. Manohar (20 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Pandari Bai (20 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & R. S. Manohar (13 films together), and M. G. Ramachandran & Thengai Srinivasan (12 films together).

M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
57th time
Thengai Srinivasan
Thengai SrinivasanActor
M. S. Viswanathan × Thengai Srinivasan — 57 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
37th time
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
M. S. Viswanathan × M. G. Ramachandran — 37 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
20th time
R. S. Manohar
R. S. ManoharActor
M. S. Viswanathan × R. S. Manohar — 20 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
20th time
Pandari Bai
Pandari BaiActor
M. S. Viswanathan × Pandari Bai — 20 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
13th time
R. S. Manohar
R. S. ManoharActor
M. G. Ramachandran × R. S. Manohar — 13 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
12th time
Thengai Srinivasan
Thengai SrinivasanActor
M. G. Ramachandran × Thengai Srinivasan — 12 films together →
Thengai Srinivasan
Thengai SrinivasanActor
10th time
Pandari Bai
Pandari BaiActor
Thengai Srinivasan × Pandari Bai — 10 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
9th time
Pandari Bai
Pandari BaiActor
M. G. Ramachandran × Pandari Bai — 9 films together →
Thengai Srinivasan
Thengai SrinivasanActor
9th time
R. S. Manohar
R. S. ManoharActor
Thengai Srinivasan × R. S. Manohar — 9 films together →
S
Sathya MoviesProducer
6th time
Thengai Srinivasan
Thengai SrinivasanActor
Sathya Movies × Thengai Srinivasan — 6 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
5th time
A
A. JagannathanDirector
M. S. Viswanathan × A. Jagannathan — 5 films together →
A
A. JagannathanDirector
5th time
Thengai Srinivasan
Thengai SrinivasanActor
A. Jagannathan × Thengai Srinivasan — 5 films together →
S
Sathya MoviesProducer
3rd time
A
A. JagannathanDirector
Sathya Movies × A. Jagannathan — 3 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
2nd time
S
Sathya MoviesProducer
M. S. Viswanathan × Sathya Movies — 2 films together →
R. S. Manohar
R. S. ManoharActor
2nd time
Pandari Bai
Pandari BaiActor
R. S. Manohar × Pandari Bai — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • This was the only film where M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) played a police officer while also being a serving Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
  • The movie's title 'Idhayakkani' translates to 'Heart's Gem', a poetic term of endearment reflecting the central relationship.
  • Actress Latha, who played Lakshmi, was reportedly selected after a public audition process conducted by the director.
  • The film's plot involving a scientist's murder was considered a bold mix of social drama and crime thriller for an MGR star vehicle.
  • A popular song from the film, 'Ninaithale Inikkum', was reused from an earlier 1969 MGR film 'Adimai Penn' due to its popularity.
  • The movie was released during the peak of MGR's political career and directly referenced his real-life welfare policies through the character's actions.
  • Director A. Jagannathan was a frequent collaborator with MGR, known for crafting stories that highlighted the actor's philanthropic public image.

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