Kavalukku Kettikaran(1990)
'Kavalukku Kettikaran' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Santhana Bharathi. The film stars Prabhu as Dilipan, a school teacher turned police sub-inspector, alongside Nirosha as Arivukodi. The story follows Dilipan's fight against Balayya, a corrupt politician who terrorizes a village with impunity. The film is a remake of the 1986 Malayalam film 'Nandi Veendum Varika' and was written by M. Karunanidhi. It features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Karunanidhi and Ilaya Bharathi. The film was released on 14 January 1990 and received positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1990
- Director
- Santhana Bharathi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A school teacher is forced by his father to become a police officer. He is transferred to a village where a corrupt politician rules with fear. He must fight the system and the villain to protect the people he loves.
“One man against a system of corruption”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kavalukku Kettikaran
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Pandu & Ilayaraja (21 films together), Ilayaraja & Nirosha (11 films together), Prabhu & Pandu (10 films together), Santhana Bharathi & Ilayaraja (9 films together), and Santhana Bharathi & Pandu (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Watchman Who Got Beaten Up', reflecting the protagonist's struggles.
- It was one of the few films where director Santhana Bharathi collaborated with composer Ilaiyaraaja.
- Actor Prabhu reportedly performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences.
- The movie was released during the Pongal festival season, a common slot for major Tamil releases at the time.
- A subplot involves the lead character's conflict with local rowdies, a popular theme in late 80s/early 90s Tamil cinema.
- The film is not as widely remembered today as some other Prabhu starrers from the same era.