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Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998): Cast & Plot

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Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen is a 1998 drama directed by Vikraman, starring Karthik Muthuraman as Selvam, Roja Selvamani and Ramesh Khanna. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
Vikraman
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen About?

The premise of Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Selvam and Bhaskar, two well‑meaning thieves, are forced to go into hiding. They find refuge with Radha, an illegitimate daughter who lives with her father's family working as a maid. With Radha’s help they attempt to evade the law while navigating their complicated relationships.

Cast & crew

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Cast & Characters

Karthik Muthuraman leads the cast as Selvam, with Roja Selvamani as Radha and Ramesh Khanna as Selvam's friend. Directed by Vikraman; 17 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Plot Summary

What happens in Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen 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

Selvam Selvam and his friend Bhaskar Bhaskar are petty thieves who live by taking things from people. One day, they are hired to steal a Ganesh idol from a temple for a man who has just moved into a new house, claiming it will invite prosperity. They succeed, but they are spotted and chased by the crowd. They dive into a house and meet Radha, a maid who looks after the owners’ three children while the adults are away on a pilgrimage. Radha and the two men are locked in a room and forced to do chores for three days, and during that time she sees that they’re not as bad as their rep might suggest.

Full summary

The whole story of Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen, scene by scene

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Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen?

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen released?

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen was released on August 14, 1998.

Who directed Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen?

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen was directed by Vikraman.

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Who is in the cast of Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen?

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen stars Karthik Muthuraman as Selvam, Roja Selvamani as Radha and Ramesh Khanna as Selvam's friend, among 17 credited actors.

Does Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen have a post-credit scene?

No. Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen in?

The original language of Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen is Tamil.

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