Starring: Karthik, Prabhu, Vijayakumar, Amala, Nirosha, Jayachitra, V. K. Ramaswamy, Janagaraj
Music by: Ilaiyaraaja
Direction: Mani Ratnam
Release date: 1988
Running time: 146 mins
Plot: The film revolves around two half-brothers (Gautam and Ashok) who have the same biological father, and have trouble forming a familial relationship with each other. The story is centred around the brothers' lives with their respective girlfriends, and their relationships with their father. Meanwhile, their father, a local law enforcement officer, is struggling to diffuse the family tension at home and at work, he is absorbed in a case involving dangerous crime bosses and organisations. His life is soon at risk, and his sons may have to unite to save him.
The film was very popular for its comedy track involving V. K. Ramaswamy and Janagaraj. The famous line "No Thangamani, Enjoy!" is a popular colloquy that refers to any covert activity that does not involve one's wife's cognizance. The line was told by Janagaraj in the movie when his wife leaves him. Dejected at first, he then starts realizing what a pleasurable experience it is for him to live without his wife.
The pre-climax scenes of the film (in the hospital) were lifted from 'Godfather'
