Who directed Thondan?

Thondan was directed by Kaar Vannan and released in 1995. Kaar Vannan is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Thondan?

Thondan stars Anandaraj alongside Rohini, Manivannan, Murali, Jayaprakash, Kumarimuthu. The film marks a collaboration between Anandaraj and director Kaar Vannan within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Thondan?

The music for Thondan was composed by Rajan Sharma. Rajan Sharma is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Is Thondan suitable for family viewing?

Yes — Thondan holds a U certificate from the CBFC, meaning it is cleared for all ages including children.

Thondan(1995)

Tamil•125 mins•theatrical•Updated 2 May 2026

Thondan is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by Karvannan. The film stars Murali as Jeeva, an auto-driver, alongside Rohini, Anandaraj, Manivannan, and Srividya. The story follows Jeeva's fight against child labour after he protects a librarian who witnesses a murder. The film features a soundtrack composed by Rajan Sarma with five songs. It was released on 10 March 1995 and addresses the social issue of child labour through a personal revenge narrative.

Director:Kaar Vannan

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 10 March 1995
Director: Kaar Vannan
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2h 5m

Storyline

Jeeva, an auto-driver haunted by his own forced childhood labour, protects a librarian who witnessed a murder. He must fight a corrupt businessman and a politician who exploit children. With his childhood friend, a police officer, Jeeva risks everything to bring the criminals to justice.

“Every child deserves a childhood”