''Thendral Sudum'' () is a 1989 Indian

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-language film directed by Manobala and written by M. Karunanidhi, starring Nizhalgal Ravi and

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. It is a remake of the

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'' (1988), itself loosely adapted from the 1983 Australian miniseries ''

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''. The film revolves around a woman seeking revenge on her husband after surviving an attempt made by him on her life. was released on 10 March 1989.

Plot

Kala, a docile woman, is pushed into a crocodile's jaws by her husband Anand during their honeymoon. Having survived the attempt on her life, she undergoes plastic surgery and seeks revenge on Anand.

Cast

* Nizhalgal Ravi as Anand *

as Kala

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. His son

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debuted as a playback singer with this film.

Release and reception

''Thendral Sudum'' was released on 10 March 1989. N. Krishnaswamy of ''

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'' wrote, "''Thendral Sudum'' despite the familiar theme manages to keep alive viewer interest because of neat characterisation .and good acting".

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 0320617 1980s Tamil-language films 1989 films Films directed by Manobala Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Films with screenplays by M. Karunanidhi Indian films about revenge Tamil remakes of Hindi films