''Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu'' () is a 1987 Indian

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directed by Santhana Bharathi and produced by

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, starring

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, Geetha and

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. The film had no songs, though the score was composed by

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. It is a remake of 1986

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''. The film was released on 12 June 1987.

Plot

The film revolves around the story of an honest and straightforward

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police officer and his life.

Cast

as SI Balaram * Geetha *

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* Nassar as Reporter *

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* Nalini * V. K. Ramasamy *

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* S Sathyendra * T. K. S. Natarajan *

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as himself (guest appearance)

Production

''Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu'' is a remake of the 1986

film ''

''.

produced the film, and although an established actor, did not star. Haasan initially planned to remake the Malayalam film '' Boeing Boeing'' (1985) in Tamil; however he dropped the plan and instead choose to remake ''Aavanazhi''.

said he accepted to act in the film because it was a remake of a successful film, and was guaranteed to do well.

Release and reception

''Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupadu'' was released on 12 June 1987. ''

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'' said Sathyaraj was ruling every frame of the film.

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