Karimedu Karuvayan

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Karimedu Karuvayan
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Directed by Rama Narayanan
Written by Gokula Krishnan
Produced byKalyani Murugan
Starring
Cinematography N. K. Viswanathan
Edited byGowthaman
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Production
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Release date
  • 14 January 1986 (1986-01-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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]

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Plot

The story revolves around Karuvayan, a man driven by vengeance after witnessing the brutal murder of his beloved sister. Consumed by grief and a burning desire for justice, Karuvayan meticulously plans his revenge against the five perpetrators responsible for his sister's death.

Karuvayan systematically hunts down his targets, successfully eliminating four of the five murderers according to his carefully orchestrated plan. However, his quest for vengeance comes at a steep price when law enforcement finally catches up with him. Despite his motivations, the legal system shows no mercy, and Karuvayan is arrested, tried, and sentenced to death for his vigilante actions.

As his execution date approaches, Karuvayan's determination to complete his mission remains unwavering. In a daring escape from prison, he manages to break free just before his scheduled execution. With time running out and the authorities in hot pursuit, he tracks down and kills the fifth and final person on his list, finally completing his blood oath of revenge.

However, Karuvayan's freedom is short-lived. As he attempts to flee the village, he is cornered by the police in a final confrontation. In the ensuing chase and shootout, Karuvayan is fatally wounded by police gunfire and dies, having achieved his goal but paying the ultimate price. The tragedy deepens when Kaliammal, his devoted love interest who had stood by him throughout his ordeal, is overwhelmed by the shock of his death and also succumbs, unable to bear the loss of her beloved.

Cast

Production

After the success of Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983), Tamil cinema started making numerous films based on outlaws, with Karimedu Karuvayan being one such. [5] 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. [6] The song "Kaatukulle Kadhal" was shot at Mettupalayam. [7]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. [8] [9]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aha Silukku Thavani" Muthulingam K. S. Chithra, S. N. Surendar 4:42
2."Katha Kelu" Vairamuthu Ilaiyaraaja 3:50
3."Kattukulla Kadhal Kiliye"Vairamuthu S. Janaki 4:29
4."Thakkali Pazhampola"Thiruppathooran Malaysia Vasudevan 4:27
5."Ulagam Suthuthada" Vaali Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran 4:53
6."Othaiyilla Kanni Ponnu"Gangai Amaran Vani Jairam 4:39
Total length:27:00

Critical reception

Jayamanmadhan of Kalki said everyone in the film did well while also appreciating certain scenes and characters. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in Tamil). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  2. ↑ S, Srivatsan (14 April 2021). "From screening reruns of old movies to converting their properties, how single-screen theatres survived the pandemic". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  3. ↑ Karthikeyan, D. (15 August 2011). "Climax to Thangam Theatre — it's razed down". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 15 April 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  4. ↑ "Happily ever after". The New Indian Express . 31 October 2009. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  5. ↑ Dhananjayan, G. (22 May 2017). "Why mafia flicks are K'wood's pet genre". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 16 May 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  6. ↑ "கரிமேடு கருவாயன்". Anna (in Tamil). 29 April 1985. p. 4. Archived from the original on 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025– via Endangered Archives Programme.
  7. ↑ "காட்டில் உலவிய காதல் கிளி". Anna (in Tamil). 29 December 1985. p. 4. Retrieved 6 July 2025– via Endangered Archives Programme.
  8. ↑ "Karimedu Karuvaayan Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  9. ↑ "Karimedu Karuvaayan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music . 1 January 1986. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  10. ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (2 February 1986). "கரிமேடு கருவாயன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 43. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
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