
Nadodi Thendral(1992)
Tamil140 mins
Nadodi Thendral (1992) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Napoleon, Ranjitha and Kavitha. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Nadodi Thendral stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1992.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 April 1992
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A goldsmith's son and a gypsy woman fall in love in British-ruled India. Their relationship faces a new challenge when a young English woman becomes interested in the man.
“Love crosses cultures in a time of colonial rule.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 April 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1






NapoleonActor
→#2
RanjithaPoonguruvi
→#3K
KavithaActor
→#4
JanagarajActor
→#5
#6P
PandiyanActor
→
KarthikThangarasu
→#7
BharathirajaDirector
→#8B
B. KannanCrew
→#9
IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#10
I
IlaiyaraajaMusic
→#11
K
Karthik MuthuramanActor
→Trivia
- The film was shot in the historic town of Chettinad, known for its unique mansions and tiles.
- Director Bharathiraja originally planned to cast a newcomer as the English lady but chose an established actress.
- The movie's title translates to 'Vagabond Breeze,' reflecting the lead characters' wandering lifestyles.
- It was one of the few Tamil films from the early 1990s to depict a romantic triangle involving a British character.
- The film's music by Ilaiyaraaja included folk-inspired songs that became popular in rural areas.
- Some scenes were filmed at actual locations used in earlier Bharathiraja films to maintain visual continuity.
- The movie faced censorship delays due to its portrayal of British colonial figures in a romantic context.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Nadodi Thendral
Actor-Composer59 films →
Actor-Composer45 films →
Director-Composer21 films →
Director-Director of Photography17 films →
Actor-Composer14 films →
Director-Actor11 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Music Composer-Director of Photography9 films →
Actor-Director of Photography9 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Actor-Director of Photography2 films →