Thudikkum Karangal (transl. Shivering hands) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar, and produced by K. R. Gangadharan.[1] The film stars Rajinikanth and Radha, while Jaishankar, Sujatha, Vijayakumar and Y. G. Mahendran play other supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who made his debut as composer with this film in Tamil. It was a box-office bomb.[2]
| Thudikkum Karangal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Written by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Produced by | K. R. Gangadharan |
| Starring | Rajinikanth Radha |
| Cinematography | Tiwari |
| Edited by | K. R. Ramalingam |
| Music by | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Production company | K. R. G. Film Circuit |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Gopi is an auto mechanic and brother of Balu, who works in Ramesh's estate as a clerk. The film portrays the events dealing with the clash between Gopi and Ramesh. Radha is the love interest of Gopi and Babu provides comic relief.
Cast
edit- Rajinikanth as Gopi
- Radha as Radha
- Jaishankar as Ramesh
- Sujatha as Balu's wife
- Vijayakumar as Balu
- Y. G. Mahendran as Babu
- Vanitha Krishnachandran as Stella
- Prathapachandran as Church father
- Silk Smitha as Seetha
- LIC Narasimhan as Doctor
- Master Haja Sheriff as Workshop boy
Production
editThe film was predominantly shot in Ooty, where filming lasted a month.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.[4][5] This was his first film in Tamil as composer.[6]
| Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Adada Ithuthan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | 4:16 |
| "Megam Mundhanai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | Gangai Amaran | 4:46 |
| "Santhanam Poosum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | 3:51 |
| "Thottu Kitta" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:27 | |
| "Ullaththil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, B. S. Sasirekha | Pulamaipithan | 3:39 |
| "Valibam Vaadatha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Durga | Gangai Amaran | 4:39 |
Reception
editThiraignani of Kalki wrote director Sridhar has proved that he can direct a film with vigor and show it from the commercial point of view of the producers.[7]
References
edit- ^ நரசிம்மன், டி.ஏ. (21 December 2018). "சி(ரி)த்ராலயா 46: கமலின் விருதும் ரஜினியின் அன்பும்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ Shiva Kumar, S. (20 March 1983). "Rajni hits rock bottom". Sunday Mid-Day. p. 25. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ பாரதி, திரை (18 April 2022). "ஆறிலிருந்து எழுபது வரை: ரஜினி சரிதம் - 58". Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Thudikkum Karangal". Music India Online. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Thudikkum Karangal ( Music : S. P. Balasubrahmanyam )". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ சலன் (6 March 1983). "இசையமைக்கிறார்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 62. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ திரைஞானி (27 March 1983). "துடிக்கும் கரங்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 49. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
