
Amaidhi Padai(1994)
Tamil130 mins
Amaidhi Padai (1994) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Manivannan. Starring Thiyagu, Ranjitha and Kasthuri. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Amaidhi Padai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1994.
Director:Manivannan
Mood:
funnydarkemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 January 1994
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A corrupt man rises to power as a politician. His long-lost son, now a police officer, gets assigned to the same area. The son is determined to expose his father's cruel and illegal actions.
“A father's corruption. A son's justice.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date13 January 1994
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAmaithi Padai
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnydarkemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyrevenge
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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ThiyaguActor
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RanjithaKuyili
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KasthuriThayamma
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Malaysia VasudevanActor
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SundarrajanActor
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SathyarajAmavasai (Nagaraja Cholan)/Thangavel
→#7
ManivannanDirector
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#9D
D. ShankarCrew
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
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U. K. Senthil KumarCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Amaidhi Padai' translates to 'Peace Force', which is ironic given the violent political clashes shown.
- Director Manivannan also wrote the film, drawing from his own sharp political commentary seen in earlier works.
- Actor Sarathkumar, who played the son, was known for action roles but this film highlighted his dramatic confrontation scenes.
- The movie was released during a period when Tamil cinema often critiqued political corruption and dynasty politics.
- A subplot involving the son's romance was trimmed in some prints to keep focus on the central father-son conflict.
- The climax was shot in a real village setting to add authenticity to the rustic political backdrop.
- Composer Deva's background score used traditional percussion to heighten tension during the confrontations.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Amaidhi Padai
Actor-Composer53 films →
Director-Composer41 films →
Director-Actor29 films →
Music Composer-Thayamma's Father24 films →
Music Composer-Sivakami20 films →
Music Composer-Thayamma's Mother17 films →
Actor-Composer9 films →
Director-Sivakami5 films →
Director-Thayamma's Father5 films →
Thayamma's Father-Thayamma's Mother5 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Thayamma's Father4 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Director-Producer4 films →
Director-Thayamma's Mother4 films →
Actor-Producer3 films →


