The Daredevil
The Daredevil

Movie spotlight

The Daredevil

1972
Movie
91 min
English

A top stock-car driver causes a death on the race track and finds his career in shambles. Desperate for money, he gets a job as a driver for a drug ring.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Director: M.G. RamachandranGenres: Action, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy young man, estranged from his family, returns to his village to reclaim his ancestral property and protect it from a corrupt businessman. He adopts a new identity to uncover the truth behind his family's downfall and fight for justice, all while navigating a budding romance.

Critical Reception

The film was a commercial success in India, praised for its action sequences and M.G. Ramachandran's performance. It resonated well with its target audience, though critical reviews often focused on its predictable plot and formulaic storytelling common in Tamil cinema of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hero's action-packed sequences and charismatic screen presence.

  • Appreciated for its melodramatic plot that appealed to mass audiences.

  • Criticized by some for its adherence to conventional Tamil film tropes.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with viewers often highlighting the entertainment value provided by M.G. Ramachandran's dual role and the film's song-and-dance numbers. It's remembered as a typical star-driven vehicle of its time.

Fun Fact

M.G. Ramachandran, a towering figure in Tamil cinema and politics, often played characters who championed the common man, a persona that was heavily reinforced by films like 'The Daredevil'.

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