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'''''Rudhra''''' is a 1991 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy thriller]] film written and directed by Sasi Mohan. It stars [[K. Bhagyaraj]], [[Gouthami]] and [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]].<ref>{{cite | '''''Rudhra''''' is a 1991 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy thriller]] film written and directed by Sasi Mohan. It stars [[K. Bhagyaraj]], [[Gouthami]] and [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Malini Mannath|title=Run-of-the-mill fare|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|date=1993-01-01|accessdate=2013-12-23|pages=7|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19930101&printsec=frontpage}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.filmorbit.com/t/fae57b148a9616cec9f9defe9f88ccb6/rudhra/1991/Tamil|title=Rudhra|publisher=Film Orbit|access-date=7 July 2012|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101234443/http://www.filmorbit.com/t/fae57b148a9616cec9f9defe9f88ccb6/rudhra/1991/Tamil|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=rudhra|title=Rudhra|publisher=cinesouth|access-date=7 July 2012|archive-date=29 October 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061029124420/http://cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=rudhra|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was one among Deepavali releases of 1991. Bank Robbery scenes were inspired from an Hollywood movie [[Quick Change]]. The film is inspired from French film ''Nikita''.<ref name=ru>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19920320&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title=Sivanda Malar|work=Indian Express|date=March 20, 1992|access-date=15 June 2022|archive-date=10 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610153100/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19920320&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Mayaandi, a dreaded criminal, escapes from prison and guns down Rudhra's entire family. Rudhra learns the truth but the police can do nothing because Mayaandi returns to jail after the murder and has an alibi. She receives a letter her police officer father, sent before his death. He uncovered links between Mayaandi and several powerful prominent | Mayaandi, a dreaded criminal, escapes from prison and guns down Rudhra's entire family. Rudhra learns the truth but the police can do nothing because Mayaandi returns to jail after the murder and has an alibi. She receives a letter her police officer father, sent before his death. He uncovered links between Mayaandi and several powerful prominent people—including police officers and politicians. Rudhra discovers a video cassette with the proof and gives it to the DSP only to discover he is part of the cabal. He attacks Rudhra and she kills him in self-defence. The police arrest her and the incorruptible DSP Lalitha investigates the case. The cabal again pursues Rudhra upon realizing that the video cassette they took from her was not the incriminating one. She doesn't know the location of the original cassette but shares the entire story with Lalitha. The two women collaborate when they realize the police department can't be trusted. They also bring in thief Madurai to help them uncover the conspiracy. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[Delhi Ganesh]] as DCP Sundararajan | *[[Delhi Ganesh]] as DCP Sundararajan | ||
*[[Nalinikanth (actor)|Nalinikanth]] as ACP Mohan | *[[Nalinikanth (actor)|Nalinikanth]] as ACP Mohan | ||
*[[ | *[[Kamala Kamesh]] as Rudhra's neighbor | ||
*[[T. S. Raghavendra|T. S. Raghavendar]] as Rudhra's father | *[[T. S. Raghavendra|T. S. Raghavendar]] as Rudhra's father | ||
*[[Major Sundarrajan]] as Judge (guest appearance) | *[[Major Sundarrajan]] as Judge (guest appearance) | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The music was composed by [[Gangai Amaran]]. The lyrics were written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]] and [[Gangai Amaran]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rudra-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-single/1183276736|title = Rudra (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Gangai Amaran|date = 31 August 2014}}</ref> | The music was composed by [[Gangai Amaran]]. The lyrics were written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]] and [[Gangai Amaran]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rudra-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-single/1183276736|title = Rudra (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Gangai Amaran|date = 31 August 2014|access-date = 29 March 2019|archive-date = 29 March 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190329171554/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rudra-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-single/1183276736|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
*"Vittu Vittu" - [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]] | *"Vittu Vittu" - [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]] | ||
*"Enrootu" - SPB | *"Enrootu" - SPB | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
''The Indian Express'' wrote the film "beguiles you [..] with its quickpaced narration".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19911101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title = The Indian Express - Google News Archive Search}}</ref> | ''The Indian Express'' wrote the film "beguiles you [..] with its quickpaced narration".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19911101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title=The Indian Express - Google News Archive Search|access-date=7 January 2019|archive-date=9 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309002217/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19911101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | |||
Sasi Mohan later made a similar themed film ''[[Sivantha Malar]]'' inspired from ''Nikita'' again with Gauthami in lead role.<ref name=ru /> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Indian crime comedy films]] | [[Category:Indian crime comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:1990s crime comedy films]] | [[Category:1990s crime comedy films]] | ||
{{1990s-Tamil-film-stub}} | {{1990s-Tamil-film-stub}} | ||
{{comedy-crime-film-stub}} | {{comedy-crime-film-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:38, 15 June 2022
| Rudhra | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sasi Mohan |
| Produced by | V. Vishwanathan |
| Written by | Ilavarasan |
| Screenplay by | K. Bhagyaraj |
| Starring | K. Bhagyaraj Gouthami Lakshmi Mansoor Ali Khan |
| Music by | Gangai Amaran |
| Cinematography | V. Ramesh Babu |
| Edited by | M. V. Natarajan |
Production company | Sree Rajeswari Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Rudhra is a 1991 Tamil-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Sasi Mohan. It stars K. Bhagyaraj, Gouthami and Lakshmi.[1][2][3] The film was one among Deepavali releases of 1991. Bank Robbery scenes were inspired from an Hollywood movie Quick Change. The film is inspired from French film Nikita.[4]
Plot[edit]
Mayaandi, a dreaded criminal, escapes from prison and guns down Rudhra's entire family. Rudhra learns the truth but the police can do nothing because Mayaandi returns to jail after the murder and has an alibi. She receives a letter her police officer father, sent before his death. He uncovered links between Mayaandi and several powerful prominent people—including police officers and politicians. Rudhra discovers a video cassette with the proof and gives it to the DSP only to discover he is part of the cabal. He attacks Rudhra and she kills him in self-defence. The police arrest her and the incorruptible DSP Lalitha investigates the case. The cabal again pursues Rudhra upon realizing that the video cassette they took from her was not the incriminating one. She doesn't know the location of the original cassette but shares the entire story with Lalitha. The two women collaborate when they realize the police department can't be trusted. They also bring in thief Madurai to help them uncover the conspiracy.
Cast[edit]
- K. Bhagyaraj as Madurai
- Gouthami as Rudhra
- Lakshmi as DSP Lalitha
- Mansoor Ali Khan as Kedi Mayandi
- Senthamarai as DSP
- Delhi Ganesh as DCP Sundararajan
- Nalinikanth as ACP Mohan
- Kamala Kamesh as Rudhra's neighbor
- T. S. Raghavendar as Rudhra's father
- Major Sundarrajan as Judge (guest appearance)
Music[edit]
The music was composed by Gangai Amaran. The lyrics were written by Vaali and Gangai Amaran.[5]
- "Vittu Vittu" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- "Enrootu" - SPB
- "Aadadu" - K. S. Chithra
Reception[edit]
The Indian Express wrote the film "beguiles you [..] with its quickpaced narration".[6]
Legacy[edit]
Sasi Mohan later made a similar themed film Sivantha Malar inspired from Nikita again with Gauthami in lead role.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ Malini Mannath (1 January 1993). "Run-of-the-mill fare". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ↑ "Rudhra". Film Orbit. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ↑ "Rudhra". cinesouth. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sivanda Malar". Indian Express. 20 March 1992. Archived from the original on 10 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "Rudra (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Gangai Amaran". 31 August 2014. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ↑ "The Indian Express - Google News Archive Search". Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
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