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'Rudhra' is a 1991 Tamil-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Sasi Mohan. It stars K. Bhagyaraj, Gouthami and Lakshmi. 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'.

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 peopleincluding 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



*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



The music was composed by Gangai Amaran. The lyrics were written by Vaali and Gangai Amaran.

*"Vittu Vittu" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra

*"Enrootu" - SPB

*"Aadadu" - K. S. Chithra

Reception



'The Indian Express' wrote the film "beguiles you [..] with its quickpaced narration".

Legacy



Sasi Mohan later made a similar themed film 'Sivantha Malar' inspired from 'Nikita' again with Gauthami in lead role.

References



Category:1991 films

Category:1990s Tamil-language films

Category:Fictional portrayals of the Tamil Nadu Police

Category:Films set in prison

Category:Indian crime thriller films

Category:Indian crime comedy films

Category:1990s crime comedy films


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