Sadhu Mirandal(1966)
Sadhu Mirandal is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Thirumalai–Mahalingam and produced by A. Bhimsingh. It stars Nagesh as a taxi driver and T. R. Ramachandran as Pasupathy, a bank manager. The story follows Pasupathy after his friend dies during a robbery attempt, forcing him to flee from both the police and the real criminals. The film is based on the real-life Suryanarayana Murder Case from 1958. It was praised for its innovative storyline and became a commercial success. The soundtrack, composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy, includes the popular songs 'A for Apple... B for Biscuit...' and 'Arulvaaye Nee Arulvaaye'. The film was released on 14 April 1966 and was later remade in Hindi as Sadhu Aur Shaitaan.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1966
- Director
- Thirumalai
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Pasupathy, a meek bank manager, accidentally causes his friend's death during a robbery attempt. He panics and runs away with the money. Now he is hunted by both the police and the ruthless criminals who planned the heist. He must find the courage to face his fears before it is too late.
“When the meek are angered, no one is safe”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sadhu Mirandal
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & T. K. Ramamoorthy (8 films together), Nagesh & S. V. Sahasranamam (8 films together), Nagesh & A. Bhim Singh (7 films together), Nagesh & O.A.K.Thevar (7 films together), T. K. Ramamoorthy & Sunbeam Productions (3 films together), and Nagesh & Sunbeam Productions (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sadhu Mirandal' is a playful twist on the name of the famous Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to use the plot device of a protagonist hiding within a traveling drama troupe.
- Director Thirumalai was primarily known for his work in mythological films, making this crime thriller an unusual departure.
- The movie's climax is set during a dramatic stage performance, blurring the lines between the play and real-life conflict.
- Actor Muthuraman, who played the lead, was reportedly a last-minute replacement for another popular star of the era.
- The film's soundtrack by M. S. Viswanathan features a rare 'ghost song' where a character pretends to be possessed.
- Despite its thriller plot, the film incorporates elements of Tamil folk theatre, or 'therukoothu', into its drama troupe scenes.