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Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984): Cast & Plot

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Thambikku Entha Ooru is a 1984 drama directed by Rajashekar, starring Rajinikanth as Balu, Madhavi and Sathyaraj. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

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Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
Rajashekar
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Thambikku Entha Ooru About?

The premise of Thambikku Entha Ooru without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Thambikku Entha Ooru, whose title translates as “Which town are you from, my brother?”, is a 1984 Indian Tamil‑language film directed by Rajasekhar. The picture stars Rajinikanth alongside Madhavi, Sulakshana, Sathyaraj and veteran actor Senthamarai, offering a narrative characteristic of early‑80s Tamil cinema.

Thambikku Entha Ooru Themes & Keywords

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  • village
  • hard work
  • love triangle
  • woman in jeopardy
  • kidnapping
  • kiss
  • change of personality
  • father son relationship
  • spoiled brat
  • question in title
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Cast & crew

Thambikku Entha Ooru Cast & Characters

Rajinikanth leads the cast as Balu, with Madhavi as Sumathi and Sathyaraj. Directed by Rajashekar; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Rajashekar

More films directed by Rajashekar: Dharma Durai, Mappillai, Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata and Patti Sollai Thattathe.

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Plot

Thambikku Entha Ooru Plot Summary

What happens in Thambikku Entha Ooru from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Balu is a carefree young man from a wealthy family whose knack for stirring up trouble aligns with his strong sense of justice. Born to a wealthy father, Chandrasekhar, he often clashes with the world around him when he perceives unfairness. To teach him discipline, his father devises a stern plan: Balu must leave behind his easy life and spend a year working for Gangadharan, an ex-military man, in the rural village of Uthama Palayam, while keeping his true lineage a secret.

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The whole story of Thambikku Entha Ooru, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Thambikku Entha Ooru?

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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Who plays the lead role of Balu in Thambikku Entha Ooru?

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Thambikku Entha Ooru FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thambikku Entha Ooru, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thambikku Entha Ooru?

Thambikku Entha Ooru runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was Thambikku Entha Ooru released?

Thambikku Entha Ooru was released on April 20, 1984.

Who directed Thambikku Entha Ooru?

Thambikku Entha Ooru was directed by Rajashekar.

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Who is in the cast of Thambikku Entha Ooru?

Thambikku Entha Ooru stars Rajinikanth as Balu, Madhavi as Sumathi and Sathyaraj, among 14 credited actors.

Does Thambikku Entha Ooru have a post-credit scene?

No. Thambikku Entha Ooru has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Thambikku Entha Ooru in?

The original language of Thambikku Entha Ooru is Tamil.

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