Jeevanaadi(1970)
Jeevanaadi is a 1970 Tamil-language drama film directed by A.K. Subramanyam. The lead cast includes Ravichandran, Lakshmi, and M.N. Nambiar. The story follows Raju, a poor village youth who is falsely accused of theft by a wealthy landlord. The accusation destroys Raju's family, reputation, and romance. The film explores themes of class injustice, the destructive power of lies, and personal loss. It was produced by Vinayaka Films and written by K.S. Gopalakrishnan. Jeevanaadi was released in India on January 14, 1970.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1970
- Director
- A. K. Subramanyam
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor but honest young man named Raju dreams of marrying his sweetheart and living a simple life. But the village landlord frames him for a crime he did not commit. Raju loses his mother, his love, and his place in the community. He must fight to prove his innocence and find a reason to keep living.
“One lie can destroy a life”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jeevanaadi
Cast reunions in this film: Lakshmi & Major Sundarrajan (15 films together), M. N. Nambiar & Major Sundarrajan (14 films together), and Lakshmi & M. N. Nambiar (6 films together).


