Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985): Cast & Plot
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary is a 1985 action thriller directed by Bharathiraja, starring Kamal Haasan as David / James alias Shankar, Janagaraj and Radha. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 32m (152 min)
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Janani Art Creations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Oru Kaidhiyin Diary About?
The premise of Oru Kaidhiyin Diary without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
David, a devoted aide to the powerful politician Suryaprakash, is betrayed when Suryaprakash rapes and murders David’s wife and frames him, landing David in prison. After serving a life sentence, David is released and sets out to avenge his loss, confronting the man who destroyed his life.
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- revenge
- rape
- rape and revenge
- wife
- actor playing father and son roles
- actor playing dual role
- politician
- doctor
- father son relationship
- pregnancy
- police officer
- kidnapping
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- double role
- dual role
- confession
- church
- miscarriage of justice
- life imprisonment
- incarceration
- prison
- injustice
- framed for murder
- loss of wife
- murder
- lust
- corrupt politician
- christian
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Cast & Characters
Kamal Haasan leads the cast as David / James alias Shankar, with Janagaraj as Velappan and Radha as Rosy. Directed by Bharathiraja; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bharathiraja
- Kamal Haasan as David / James alias Shankar
- Janagaraj as Velappan
- Radha as Rosy
- Malaysia Vasudevan as Suryaprakasam
Also Starring in Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
· 3 more- Vijayan Dr. Unnikrishnan
- Vinu Chakravarthy S. P. Viswanathan
- Revathi Sharadha
More from Bharathiraja
More films directed by Bharathiraja: Annakodi, Bommalattam, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei and Taj Mahal.
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Plot Summary
What happens in Oru Kaidhiyin Diary from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David, a prisoner, makes a desperate attempt to escape from prison, but is quickly caught, and his sentence swells dramatically as a consequence. After 22 long years, he is released and goes to visit his dear friend Velappan.
A flashback reveals that Rosy and David were once married and shared a happy life. The couple welcome a newborn son named James, a moment blessed by the party leader, the powerful politician Suryaprakasam, whom David trusts deeply. Suryaprakasam is captivated by Rosy, and he crafts a cruel plan: stage a protest to block the rail traffic, with David as the figurehead, anticipating the arrest that would draw Rosy into his hands for help.
Full summary
The whole story of Oru Kaidhiyin Diary, scene by scene
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Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Khaidi Veta” and “Main Hoon Hindustani”.
- Also known as
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- Khaidi Veta
- Main Hoon Hindustani
- Oru Kaidiyin Diary
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Oru Kaidhiyin Diary FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Oru Kaidhiyin Diary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Oru Kaidhiyin Diary?
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
When was Oru Kaidhiyin Diary released?
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary was released on January 14, 1985.
Who directed Oru Kaidhiyin Diary?
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary was directed by Bharathiraja.
More films by Bharathiraja Who is in the cast of Oru Kaidhiyin Diary?
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary stars Kamal Haasan as David / James alias Shankar, Janagaraj as Velappan and Radha as Rosy, among 7 credited actors.
Does Oru Kaidhiyin Diary have a post-credit scene?
No. Oru Kaidhiyin Diary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Oru Kaidhiyin Diary in?
The original language of Oru Kaidhiyin Diary is Tamil.
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