Vallavanukku Vallavan(1965)
Vallavanukku Vallavan is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by R. Sundaram. The ensemble cast includes S.A. Ashokan, Gemini Ganesan, Manimala, R.S. Manohar, K.A. Thangavelu, and Manorama. The story follows Ramesh, an engineer whose suitcase is swapped with one full of money, making him a wanted criminal. He must clear his name while being chased by the police, a criminal gang, and a mysterious stranger. The film is notable as the 100th production of Modern Theatres and features Gemini Ganesan in a rare negative role. It was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1965
- Director
- R. Sundaram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m 0
Storyline
An innocent engineer named Ramesh picks up the wrong suitcase and becomes a wanted thief. Now he must dodge the police, a ruthless gang, and a mysterious stranger to prove he is not guilty. With the help of a dangerous rowdy who has his own secrets, Ramesh fights to uncover the truth and win back his love.
“Who is the real expert?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vallavanukku Vallavan
Cast reunions in this film: Jaishankar & R. S. Manohar (15 films together), Gemini Ganesan & K. A. Thangavelu (9 films together), Gemini Ganesan & Jaishankar (7 films together), Jaishankar & L. Vijayalakshmi (7 films together), R. S. Manohar & L. Vijayalakshmi (7 films together), and R. S. Manohar & Vedha (7 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot in the picturesque hill station of Kodaikanal.
- The film's climax was inspired by a popular stage play that was famous in Madras at the time.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to use a 'whodunit' mystery plot structure.
- The title song became a major hit and was played frequently on Radio Ceylon.
- Actor Muthuraman played a dual role, a rare occurrence in his long film career.
- The director, M. A. Thirumugam, was known for his fast-paced action sequences in this era.
- Despite being a thriller, the film included several comedy scenes written by veteran writer Cho Ramaswamy.