Thadayam
1997 Indian film
Thadayam (transl. Clue) is a 1997 Indian Tamil language film directed by Ramesh Balakrishnan. The film stars Vijayashanti, Ramki and Indraja. It was released on 28 November 1997.
01Plot
Chandrasekhar alias Chandru, is a graduate but he cannot find a job so he often goes to jail for earning a living. He lives with his friend Jeeva. Jothi, a fearless criminal lawyer, fights against injustice. Chandru falls in love with Devi while Jothi is in love with Chandru.
02Cast
- Vijayashanti as Advocate Jyothi
- Ramki as Chandru (Chandrasekhar)
- Indraja as Devi
- Nagesh as Jyothi's Grandfather
- Radha Ravi as Jyothi's father, Dhanashekar
- Devan as Pandian, leader of a Rebel Group
- Delhi Ganesh as Somu, Dhanashekar's PA
- Rami Reddy as Jail Superintendent Pandidurai
- Vadivelu as Neethidevan M.A., PA to advocate Jyothi
- Uday Prakash as Jeeva, member of Pandian's group
- Vinodhini as Jyothi
- V. Gopalakrishnan
- Alex
- Mahanadi Shankar as Pandian's henchman
- Jaguar Thangam
- Chelladurai as Vadivelu
- Vittal Rao
- Idichapuli Selvaraj as Constable
03Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Deva.
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kaadhalane" | Swarnalatha | Vaasan | 5:03 |
| "Luck Luck" | Vadivelu | Vaali | 5:09 |
| "Oh Poornima" | P. Unni Krishnan, K. S. Chithra | 4:59 | |
| "Oh Thevathaye" | P. Unni Krishnan | Ponniyin Selvan | 5:22 |
| "Velli Velli" | Mano, Amrutha | Vaali | 5:05 |
04Reception
K. N. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote, "Those who like court scenes and Vijayasanthi would like Thadayam".
Sources and credits
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