Karuppu Nila(1995)
Karuppu Nila (transl. Black Moon) is a 1995 Tamil-language action film directed by R. Aravindraj and produced by A. S. Ibrahim Rowther. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ranjitha, and Khushbu in lead roles, with M. N. Nambiar, Kazan Khan, and R. Sundarrajan in supporting parts. The story follows Shanmuga Pandian, whose father is falsely arrested for supplying weapons to terrorists, leading to the collapse of his family and his engagement. He later joins the company of Nandhini and works to clear his father's name while confronting the corrupt politician P.K.R and his son Vasu. The film features a helicopter fight scene shot in Goa and music composed by Deva. It was released on 16 January 1995 and was a commercial hit.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 15 January 1995
- Director
- R. Sundarrajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Shanmuga Pandian's perfect life shatters when his father is framed for terrorism. His fiancée leaves him, and his family falls apart. He finds work with a wealthy woman named Nandhini. Together, they uncover the real villains and fight for justice.
“When darkness falls, a hero rises.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Karuppu Nila
Cast reunions in this film: Kushboo & Deva (24 films together), Vijayakanth & M. N. Nambiar (19 films together), Vijayakanth & Deva (16 films together), Deva & Srividya (14 films together), Deva & Ranjitha (11 films together), and R. Sundarrajan & Deva (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Karuppu Nila' translates to 'Black Moon', a poetic metaphor for the dark times the protagonist faces.
- This was one of the few films where actor Vijayakanth played a dual role, portraying both father Selvanayagam and son Shanmuga Pandian.
- Director Aravindraj R is the son of veteran director A. P. Nagarajan, known for his mythological films, making this a shift to a contemporary family drama.
- The movie features an early screen appearance of actress Rambha, who plays Nandhini, shortly after her debut in the Tamil film industry.
- Composer Deva, known for his folk and fast-paced numbers, provided the music, with the song 'Muthu Muthu' becoming a notable hit.
- The plot involving a false accusation of supplying weapons to terrorists reflected real-world anxieties in 1990s Tamil Nadu.
- Despite its dramatic storyline, the film was not a major commercial success, overshadowed by bigger releases that year.