Justice Viswanathan(1971)
Justice Viswanathan is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by G. R. Nathan. The film stars Major Sundarrajan as the title character, with Ravichandran, A. Sakunthala, and Manimala in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1969 Hindi film Do Bhai. The story follows a respected judge who becomes a vigilante after his daughter is murdered and the killers escape legal punishment. The film explores themes of grief, corruption, and extrajudicial justice. It was released on 12 March 1971 and received positive reviews for its emotional depth and performances. The soundtrack, composed by Vedha with lyrics by Kannadasan, features six songs.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioTV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1971
- Director
- G. R. Nathan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A respected judge loses his daughter to murder. When the killers go free due to corruption, he abandons his robes and becomes a vigilante. With the help of a young ally, he hunts the crime boss responsible. He must choose between revenge and true justice.
“When the law fails, the judge becomes the executioner”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Justice Viswanathan
Cast reunions in this film: Major Sundarrajan & R. S. Manohar (9 films together), R. S. Manohar & Vedha (7 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Major Sundarrajan (6 films together), Ravichandran & Vedha (5 films together), Ravichandran & Major Sundarrajan (4 films together), and Venniradai Moorthy & R. S. Manohar (3 films together).



