Vettaikaaran

Vettaikkaran is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Savitri Ganesh, with M. R. Radha, M. N. Nambiar, S. A. Ashokan, Thai Nagesh, M. V. Rajamma, Manorama and Baby Shakila in supporting roles. It revolves around an estate hunter whose penchant for hunting displeases his family, and a plunderer who lusts for his wealth. Vettaikkaran was released on 14 January 1964, Pongal day. The film was a commercial success, running for 25 weeks in theatres. Plot Babu is a wealthy estate owner, who lives with his single mother. He is also a carefree hunter, whose passion for killing animals often displeases his mother. Mayavan who cons himself as babu's estate manager is a plunderer who lusts for his wealth. Babu meets a woman named Latha, while roaming the forests as per his usual. The duo later fall in love and get married. Eventually Latha gives birth to their son Raja. Much to her dismay, she finds out that she is diagnosed with tuberculosis. She is heartbroken as she is unable nurture her baby until she completely recovers. Babu tries to manage the situation by taking care of both the ill wife and the baby. Due to this, Raja develops an deeply affectionate attachment with his father, but refuses to acknowledge his mother's love. He also shares his father's passion for hunting, which latha clearly disapproves. Meanwhile, Mayavan the plunderer plots miseries to the family. He tricks raja and latha into the forest and threatens their lives, demanding the estate papers. Babu arrives at the right time to kill mayavan, rescuing his wife and son. The film ends on a happy note with raja expressing that he, now loves both his parents equally. Cast M. G. Ramachandran as Babu Savitri Ganesh as Latha M. R. Radha as Sundaram M. N. Nambiar as Mayavan S. A. Ashokan Thai Nagesh as Jokkar