Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988): Cast & Plot
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi is a 1988 family drama directed by K. Balachander, starring V. K. Ramasamy as "Bloody" MP, Kamal Haasan and Gemini Ganesan. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Kavithalayaa Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi About?
The premise of Unnal Mudiyum Thambi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Defying his orthodox Carnatic musician father, the young son champions social causes, using his voice and determination to raise awareness. Though initially opposed, he gradually wins the confidence of local residents, inspiring self‑reflection and community consciousness across neighboring villages.
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- father son conflict
- indian classical music
- singer
- musician
- father son relationship
- remake
- carnatic music
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Cast & Characters
V. K. Ramasamy leads the cast as "Bloody" MP, with Kamal Haasan as Udhayamoorthi and Gemini Ganesan as Bilahari Marthandam Pillai. Directed by K. Balachander; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director K. Balachander
- V. K. Ramasamy as "Bloody" MP
- Kamal Haasan as Udhayamoorthi
- Gemini Ganesan as Bilahari Marthandam Pillai
- Manorama as Angayarkanni
Also Starring in Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
· 7 more- Seetha Lalithakamalam
- Ramesh Aravind Charukesi
- Nassar Wine Shop Owner
- Delhi Ganesh Arasiyalvathi
- Janagaraj
- Meesai Murugesan Anjayya
- K. S. Jayalakshmi
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Plot Summary
What happens in Unnal Mudiyum Thambi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A car rolls into the village, and out steps the infamous “Bloody” MP, V. K. Ramasamy. He is struck by how spotless and orderly the community appears, a place where old bad habits like drinking are openly shunned. The people credit the transformation to a young man named Udayamoorthy, Kamal Haasan. Curious to know how a single person could spark such a change, the MP asks for the story, and a lengthy flashback unfolds.
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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Unnal Mudiyum Thambi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi?
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Unnal Mudiyum Thambi released?
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi was released on August 12, 1988.
Who directed Unnal Mudiyum Thambi?
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi was directed by K. Balachander.
More films by K. Balachander Who is in the cast of Unnal Mudiyum Thambi?
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi stars V. K. Ramasamy as "Bloody" MP, Kamal Haasan as Udhayamoorthi and Gemini Ganesan as Bilahari Marthandam Pillai, among 11 credited actors.
Does Unnal Mudiyum Thambi have a post-credit scene?
No. Unnal Mudiyum Thambi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi in?
The original language of Unnal Mudiyum Thambi is Tamil.
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