Sirithu Vazha Vendum


Siritthu Vazha Vendum is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by S. S. Balan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha and M. N. Nambiar. It is based on the 1967 Italian film Death Rides a Horse and 1973 Hindi film Zanjeer. The film was released on 30 November 1974, and ran for over 100 days in theatres.

Plot

During his childhood, Ramu escapes death during the massacre of his parents. He grows up, haunted by the memory of this horrible night, drawing indefatigably a white horse, resulting from the chain bracelet of the mysterious killer. He also turns into a fearless and death-defying cop with an insatiable urge to get vengeance.
Later, he finds the murderer some years later on his policeman's way with the help of Usthad Abdul Rahman, an ex-owner of a cabaret who once was Ramu's enemy but now has sworn to give his life for Ramu after an initial fight, and settles the score with him.

Production

The film was launched at Gemini Studios. Ki. Va. Jagannathan lit the lamp while L. V. Prasad switched on the camera. The song "Konja Neram Ennai" was picturised on that day.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The song "Konja Neram" is set in Saranga raga.

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki said the film, despite its title, had nothing to make audiences cheerful. Navamani praised the acting, music, art, dialogues and direction.