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| Directed by | Rama Narayanan |
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| Written by | Gokula Krishnan |
| Produced by | Kalyani Murugan |
| Starring | Template:Ubl |
| Cinematography | N. K. Viswanathan |
| Edited by | Gowthaman |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Karimedu Karuvayan is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by Rama Narayanan and written by Gokula Krishnan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Nalini, Pandiyan and Aruna. It was released on 14 January 1986,[1] and became an average success.[2][3]
Plot
Template:More plot A man named Karuvayan takes revenge on five people who killed his sister. He kills four as per his plan but gets caught by the police and is punished by the court with a death penalty. Shortly before his execution he escapes from prison and kills the last person. While fleeing from the village he is shot by the police and dies. His love interest Kaliammal also dies due to shock.
Cast
Production
After the success of Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983), Tamil cinema started making numerous films based on outlaws, with Karimedu Karuvayan being one such.[4] It was based on the life history of bandit of same name who lived in Nagamalai and was encountered. The film was launched at Prasad Studios and the song "Karuvayan Kadhai Kelu" was recorded on the same day.[5] The song "Kaatukulle Kadhal" was shot at Mettupalayam.[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[7][8]
Critical reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki said everyone in the film did well while also appreciating certain scenes and characters.[9]
References
- ↑ நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல். Cinema Express(1 December 2002). Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ↑ From screening reruns of old movies to converting their properties, how single-screen theatres survived the pandemic. The Hindu(14 April 2021). Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ↑ Climax to Thangam Theatre — it's razed down. The Hindu(15 August 2011). Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ↑ Why mafia flicks are K'wood's pet genre. The Times of India(22 May 2017). Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ↑ கரிமேடு கருவாயன். Anna(29 April 1985). Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ↑ காட்டில் உலவிய காதல் கிளி. Anna(29 December 1985). Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ↑ Karimedu Karuvaayan Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja. Mossymart. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ↑ Karimedu Karuvaayan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Apple Music(1 January 1986). Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
