Amaidhi Padai
Amaidhi Padai (1994) is a Tamil film directed by Manivannan. Satyaraj did a leading role in this movie. The story revolves around how the poor man built his political career through short routes. Satyaraj did a dual role as father and son. This film is touted as one of Satyaraj's best performance till date.
[edit]Cast
[edit]Plot
Amavasai (Sathyaraj), a nomad and locally known fool gets connected to a politician Mani (Manivanan). Amavasai helps Mani with some petty tasks during election campaign and meetings. Amavasai grows into a well acclaimed helper for Mani. Meanwhile Amavasai falls in love with Kasthuri. Mani instructs Amavasai to stand for MLA election on his party ticket. Amavasai wins and becomes the MLA. He forgets his relationship with Kasthuri and rejects her pregnancy and child. Also he rejects Mani's help and offers him a role under him. He changes his name to Nagaraja Cholan for gaining status. He offers to marry the daughter of local landlord (Sujatha) and even cheats him of his Palace. Over years Amavasai grows into a matured politician, criminal and corrupt. He builds a strong political empire through shortcuts. His ego and pride to remain in power made him kill many. Amavasai's son (Thangavel, again Sathyaraj) through Kasthuri comes out as a police constable who is deputed in Amavasai's constituency. Thangavel comes to know of his real father and about his betrayal of his Mother and also his corrupt practices. Thangavel seeks revenge. Meanwhile Amavasai as an MLA is accused of many illegal practices. The story further revolves around how Amavasai and Thangavel proceed in their battle and finally who wins the battle.
[edit]Reception
Amaidhi Padai was the most successful among the Pongal releases of 1994. The critics praised the film and declared it as "Asathal Padai".
[edit]Remakes
| Year | Film | Language | Cast | Director | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | M Dharmaraju M.A. | Telugu | Mohan Babu, Sujatha, Surabhi | Raviraja Pinisetty | Hit |
| 1995 | Jallaad | Hindi | Mithun Chakraborty, Moushmi Chatterjee, Rambha, Madhoo | T L V Prasad | Hit |
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