Inaindha Kaigal(1990)
Inaindha Kaigal is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by N. K. Viswanathan. The film stars Ramki as Pratap and Arun Pandian as Major David Kumar, with Nirosha, Sindhu, Srividya, and Nassar in supporting roles. The story follows two men from opposing sides who must work together to rescue an innocent photographer from a military prison. The plot involves corruption in the army's medicine supply, a deadly helicopter crash, and a tragic love story. The film was produced by Aabavanan, who also wrote the story and lyrics. It was released on 2 August 1990. The film is notable for its intense action sequences and an emotional ending where the two heroes sacrifice everything. It also made headlines when a stampede during its opening at a theatre in Coimbatore killed two people.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 August 1990
- Director
- N. K. Viswanathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
An ex-army officer and a ruthless criminal are both hired to retrieve the same man from a military prison. They must overcome their differences and join forces to survive. But the mission becomes personal when they uncover a conspiracy involving fake medicines and a deadly crash.
“Two enemies. One mission. Joined hands.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Inaindha Kaigal
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Nassar & Charlie (29 films together), Senthil & Charlie (24 films together), Nassar & Charle (18 films together), Senthil & Charle (16 films together), and Senthil & Srividya (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director N. K. Vishwanathan was primarily known as a cinematographer, having shot many films for director S. P. Muthuraman.
- Actor Vijayakumar, who played the ex-army man David Kumar, was often cast in military or police roles in the late 80s and early 90s.
- The movie's plot of a rescue mission from a military prison was an uncommon setting for Tamil action films of that era.
- Actress Radha, who played Dr. Chandralekha, took on this dramatic mother role shortly after a series of glamorous lead parts.
- The film's title 'Inaindha Kaigal' translates to 'United Hands', symbolizing the collaborative mission at the story's core.
- This was one of the few films where actor Nizhalgal Ravi played a prominent antagonistic role as the fugitive Pratap.