Thadayam

Thadayam (transl. Clue) is a 1997 Indian Tamil language film directed by Ramesh Balakrishnan. The film stars Vijayashanti, Ramki and Indraja. It was released on 28 November 1997.^[1]

Thadayam
Poster
Directed by	Ramesh Balakrishnan
Written by	Ramesh Balakrishnan Liaquat Ali Khan (dialogues)
Produced by	Jothi Prasad
Starring	Vijayashanti Ramki Indraja
Cinematography	S. V. Rajakishan Sagar
Edited by	Banerji Rambabu
Music by	Deva
Production company	Maruthi Movie Makers
Release date	28 November 1997 (1997-11-28)
Running time	135 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Chandrasekhar alias Chandru, is a graduate but he cannot find a job so he often goes to jail for earning a living. He lives with his friend Jeeva. Jothi, a fearless criminal lawyer, fights against injustice. Chandru falls in love with Devi while Jothi is in love with Chandru.

Cast

• Vijayashanti as Advocate Jyothi
• Ramki as Chandru (Chandrasekhar)
• Indraja as Devi
• Nagesh as Jyothi's Grandfather
• Radha Ravi as Jyothi's father, Dhanashekar
• Devan as Pandian, leader of a Rebel Group
• Delhi Ganesh as Somu, Dhanashekar's PA
• Rami Reddy as Jail Superintendent Pandidurai
• Vadivelu as Neethidevan M.A., PA to advocate Jyothi
• Uday Prakash as Jeeva, member of Pandian's group
• Vinodhini as Jyothi
• V. Gopalakrishnan
• Alex
• Mahanadi Shankar as Pandian's henchman
• Jaguar Thangam
• Chelladurai as Vadivelu
• Vittal Rao
• Idichapuli Selvaraj as Constable

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Deva.^[2][3]

Song	Singer(s)	Lyrics	Duration
"Kaadhalane"	Swarnalatha	Vaasan	5:03
"Luck Luck"	Vadivelu	Vaali	5:09
"Oh Poornima"	P. Unni Krishnan, K. S. Chithra		4:59
"Oh Thevathaye"	P. Unni Krishnan	Ponniyin Selvan	5:22
"Velli Velli"	Mano, Amrutha	Vaali	5:05

Reception

K. N. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote, "Those who like court scenes and Vijayasanthi would like Thadayam".^[4]