Thirudi(1974)
Thirudi is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by Madurai Thirumaran. It stars Jaishankar as a pathological liar and K. R. Vijaya as the titular lady thief. The story follows Rani, a woman separated from her brother, who turns to theft to survive. She meets a man whose compulsive lying complicates their lives. The film features a supporting cast including V. K. Ramasamy, Nagesh, and a young Sridevi in a minor role. Music by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan added to its appeal. Thirudi was a commercial success upon its release on March 29, 1974. It is remembered for its unusual premise and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1974
- Director
- Madurai Thirumaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m 0
Storyline
A young woman named Rani lives as a thief after being separated from her brother. She meets a man who cannot stop lying about everything. Together, they navigate danger from a local gang while hiding their true identities. Their bond is tested when a shocking secret about their past is revealed.
“She steals. He lies. Together they survive.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thirudi
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & V. K. Ramasamy (40 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Jaishankar (28 films together), K. R. Vijaya & V. K. Ramasamy (16 films together), and V. K. Ramasamy & Jaishankar (13 films together).