Onna Irukka Kathukkanum(1992)
Onna Irukka Kathukkanum is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Sivakumar in the lead role, with an ensemble supporting cast including Goundamani, Manorama, Charlie, and S.S. Chandran. The story is set in a rural Tamil Nadu village where a greedy landlord controls all the land and exploits poor farmers. A social worker arrives and helps the farmers fight for their legal rights and land ownership. The film is notable for blending social commentary on land inequality with comedic performances, particularly from Goundamani and Manorama. It received positive reviews for its engaging storytelling and strong performances. The movie was released in 1992 and is available on YouTube for streaming.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 November 1992
- Director
- V. Shekar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A kind social worker arrives in a village where a cruel landlord has stolen all the land. The poor farmers have nothing. He teaches them their rights and helps them fight back. But the landlord will do anything to keep his power. Can the farmers win back what is theirs?
“Fight for your land, fight for your life”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Onna Irukka Kathukkanum
Cast reunions in this film: Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Ilayaraja & Sivakumar (50 films together), Goundamani & Charlie (10 films together), Goundamani & Sivakumar (8 films together), and Charlie & V. Shekar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a popular Tamil proverb, roughly meaning 'Let there be a woman to take care of things.'
- Director V. Sekhar was primarily known for comedy films and this was one of his early directorial works in that genre.
- Actor Pandiarajan, who plays a key role, was a frequent collaborator with director V. Sekhar in the 1990s.
- The plot revolves around a government housing scheme, reflecting common societal issues of bureaucracy and corruption in that era.
- The comedy in the film heavily relies on the dynamics and misunderstandings between the male and female lead characters.
- It was released during a period when comedy-dramas with social themes were gaining popularity in Tamil cinema.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific music director known for his work in many comedy films of the time.