Needhiyin Nizhal

Needhiyin Nizhal (transl. Shadow of justice) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Bharathi-Vasu and produced by Santhi Narayanasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Radha, Prabhu and M. N. Nambiar. It was released on 13 April 1985.^[1][2]

Needhiyin Nizhal
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Bharathi-Vasu
Screenplay by	Bharathi-Vasu
Story by	V. C. Guhanathan
Produced by	Santhi Narayanasamy
Starring	Sivaji Ganesan Radha Prabhu M. N. Nambiar
Cinematography	M. C. Sekar
Edited by	P. Venkateswara Rao
Music by	Shankar–Ganesh
Production company	Sivaji Productions
Release date	13 April 1985 (1985-04-13)
Running time	150 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

To the general public, Krishna Prasad is known as a rich do-gooder that conducts weddings for the poor and gets the couples jobs in foreign countries. In reality, it is a ploy to traffic the brides into sex work. Along with his associates Ethiraj, Nagaraj and Sukumar, he manages to evade the law and avoid any consequences for his actions. D.I.G Nithyanandam attempts to catch Krishna Prasad but is shot multiple times and lands in a wheel chair. Nithyanandam's oldest son is Vijay, a recent college grad that is nursing a broken heart after his girlfriend Swapna suddenly dumps him. Vijay always gets into fights as he insists on standing up for what's right. He is inspired to join the police after his father is hurt. Vijay sets out to catch Krishna Prasad's group but for every step closer he gets toward his goal, he suffers. He loses his friend Mohan, his parents and younger brother Dileep. He is also beaten badly and presumed dead. Vijay uses this as an opportunity to go undercover and catch his enemies. In the process, he also learns some shocking truths about his past and his family.

Cast

• Sivaji Ganesan as D.I.G Nithyanandam
• Radha as Swapna
• Prabhu as Vijay
• M. N. Nambiar as Krishna Prasad^[3]
• Major Sundarrajan as Police Officer
• Chandrasekhar as Mohan
• Sathyaraj as Nagaraj
• Loose Mohan as Bhai
• Vinu Chakravarthy as Ethiraj
• Srividya as Vijay's Mother
• Nizhalgal Ravi as James
• Sivachandran as Sukumar
• Y. G. Mahendran as Unni

Production

The song "Vaadiyamma Vaadiyamma" was shot at Sathya Studios.^[4] The fight sequences and climax were shot at Vauhini Studios.^[5]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and the lyrics were by Vaali.^[6][7]

Song	Singers
"Endha Paiyan Ennai"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
"Kuthuvilakko Ondru"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
"Nee Irunthalthan Nimmathi"
"Naiyandi Melaththa Kelu"	Malaysia Vasudevan, Vivek Sarathy
"Mantharapoove Manjal Nilave"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
"Vadiyamma Vadiyamma"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vivek Sarathy

Release

The film was originally scheduled to be released on Diwali 1984.^[8]