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Naane Raja
Raja is the son of a Police commissioner and admires his father very much. He falls in love with a singer, Asha, who performs at his birthday party. Asha rejects his approaches. A few days later, Raja goes to see Asha at her home to convey his feelings. Asha rejects him again and belittles him and his father. Hearing her rather rash words at his father, Raja gets enraged and slaps Asha. In a freak accident, she dies immediately. What follows next is a series of murders that Raja commits in his attempt at hiding the accidental death caused by him.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a man who takes responsibility for his younger sister's illegitimate child after her lover abandons her. He faces societal judgment and personal sacrifice while raising the child as his own. As the child grows, the truth about his parentage becomes a central conflict, testing the bonds of family and love.
Critical Reception
Naane Raja was a significant film for its time, exploring themes of societal norms and parental sacrifice within a dramatic framework. While specific critical reviews from 1984 are scarce, the film was generally well-received for its emotional narrative and strong performances, particularly from lead actor Sivaji Ganesan.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong emotional narrative and handling of a sensitive social issue.
Sivaji Ganesan's performance was a highlight, showcasing his dramatic range.
The film effectively conveyed themes of sacrifice and familial love.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this specific 1984 film is not readily available. Audience reception at the time was likely positive due to its popular cast and melodramatic storyline, common in Tamil cinema of that era.
Fun Fact
The film's sensitive portrayal of an illegitimate child and the societal challenges faced by single mothers was considered progressive for Tamil cinema in the 1980s.
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