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Nadodi Pattukkaran(1992)

Tamil130 mins

Nadodi Pattukkaran is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by N. K. Viswanathan. It stars Karthik as Sundaram, a jobless graduate who becomes a wandering singer, and Mohini as Geetha, the daughter of a village head. The film follows a music group that travels from village to village, confronting robbers and winning the hearts of villagers. The central conflict arises when Geetha's father opposes her love for Sundaram due to class differences. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, Muthulingam, and others. It was produced and scripted by Sangili Murugan. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances and music but noting a predictable formula. It was released on 15 May 1992.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 May 1992
Director
N. K. Viswanathan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
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Storyline

A jobless graduate named Sundaram becomes a wandering singer with a music group. They enter a village terrorized by robbers and defeat them, making Sundaram a hero. He falls in love with Geetha, the village head's daughter. Her proud father opposes their love, forcing Sundaram to fight for both his love and his dignity.

A voice that conquered a village.

Film Details

130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 May 1992

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nadodi Pattukkaran

Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Karthik & Ilayaraja (45 films together), Karthik & Charlie (10 films together), Ilayaraja & Mohini (7 films together), Ilayaraja & N. K. Viswanathan (4 films together), and N. K. Viswanathan & Charlie (2 films together).

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