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Rakkayi Koyil(1993)

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Rakkayi Koyil is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-written by Manivasagam. The film stars Vijayakumar, Selva, and Kasthuri in lead roles, with Manorama, Goundamani, and Senthil in supporting parts. Set in a Tamil village, the story follows a lower caste woman's fight against untouchability and her quest to enter the village temple. The film addresses caste discrimination through the lens of a family's struggle for dignity. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, which received mixed reviews. The film was released on 5 February 1993.

Director:Manivasagam

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 February 1993
Director
Manivasagam
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Rakkayi is a lower caste woman in a Tamil village who faces daily humiliation. She wants to pray in the village temple, but upper caste men ban her entry. After her father is killed for resisting, she leads a women's march to reclaim her right to worship.

The temple belongs to everyone.

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 February 1993

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rakkayi Koyil

Cast reunions in this film: Kasthuri & Ilayaraja (8 films together), and Selvaah & Ilayaraja (3 films together).

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