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Thai Veedu (1983): Cast & Plot

Thai Veedu (1983) movie poster

Thai Veedu is a 1983 drama directed by R. Thyagarajan, starring Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan and Jaishankar. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Thai Veedu (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
R. Thyagarajan
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
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The story

What Is Thai Veedu About?

The premise of Thai Veedu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A father and his son are torn apart when a ruthless rival attempts to steal a pair of enchanted swords that conceal a map leading to their family’s hidden treasure. As the battle unfolds, the villain kidnaps the boy, hoping to force him to reveal the location of the second sword and claim the wealth for himself.

Thai Veedu Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Thai Veedu Cast

Major Sundarrajan leads the cast, with Thengai Srinivasan and Jaishankar. Directed by R. Thyagarajan; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from R. Thyagarajan

More films directed by R. Thyagarajan: Ranga, Ram Lakshman, Anbukku Naan Adimai and Annai Oru Alayam.

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Plot

Thai Veedu Plot Summary

What happens in Thai Veedu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rajasekaran, Major Sundarrajan, is a wealthy man who possesses an antique sword that holds the key to a hidden treasure, a prize that several hands covet and a fate that could reshape his family’s future. The sinister Nagalingam, Thengai Srinivasan, is a crafty criminal who makes repeated, daring attempts to seize the sword, driven by greed and the lure of a fortune that has eluded him for years. His schemes are met with constant resistance, but his persistence creates a tense game of hide-and-seek that threads through the lives of everyone involved.

Full summary

The whole story of Thai Veedu, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Thai Veedu?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What treasured object holds the key to a hidden fortune that several hands covet?

Cars

Cars in Thai Veedu

9 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad and the 1961 Ford Galaxie.

All 9 cars
  • 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad in Thai Veedu 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad Main role
  • 1961 Ford Galaxie in Thai Veedu 1961 Ford Galaxie Important role
  • 1964 Hindustan Ambassador MkII in Thai Veedu 1964 Hindustan Ambassador MkII Important role
  • 1954 Mahindra CJ-3B in Thai Veedu 1954 Mahindra CJ-3B Important role
Details

Thai Veedu Also Known As

Also known as “Thaai Veedu”.

Also known as
  • Thaai Veedu

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FAQ

Thai Veedu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thai Veedu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thai Veedu?

Thai Veedu runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Thai Veedu released?

Thai Veedu was released on April 14, 1983.

Who directed Thai Veedu?

Thai Veedu was directed by R. Thyagarajan.

More films by R. Thyagarajan

Who is in the cast of Thai Veedu?

Thai Veedu stars Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan and Jaishankar, among 12 credited actors.

Does Thai Veedu have a post-credit scene?

No. Thai Veedu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Thai Veedu in?

The original language of Thai Veedu is Tamil.

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