Vamsa Vilakku


Vamsa Vilakku is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy and produced by S. R. Arulprakasam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Prabhu, and M. N. Nambiar. It is a remake of the 1982 Hindi film Vidhaata. The film was released on 23 October 1984.

Plot

Sathyamoorthy lives with his son, Shankar, a police inspector, and his pregnant daughter-in-law, Padma. When Shankar is killed while trying to arrest the criminal Jaganath, Sathyamoorthy avenges his death by killing two of Jaganath's associates, becoming a wanted man. After Padma dies during childbirth, he takes his infant grandson, Raja, and goes on the run. Along the way, he saves the life of Tiger Baba, a notorious smuggler, who then takes Sathyamoorthy under his wing.
Now a wealthy smuggler known as Chakravarthy, Sathyamoorthy meets the widowed Thaaiyamma and entrusts her with raising Raja in Coonoor, away from his criminal life. Years later, Chakravarthy and Raja reunite, though Raja remains unaware of his grandfather's true identity and profession. Raja falls in love with Radha, a courageous and principled young woman from a poor background. Chakravarthy, disapproving of her poverty, opposes their relationship, causing a rift between him, Raja, and Thaaiyamma.
As Jaganath resurfaces, Chakravarthy must confront his past, seek justice for his son's murder, and reconcile with his grandson.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Gangai Amaran.
SongSingersLength
"Manithan Kathai Ithu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malaysia Vasudevan04:27
"Vaa Mama"S. Janaki04:39
"Paasam Pozhiyum"Malaysia Vasudevan, S. V. Ponnusamy04:41
"Vaamma Vaa"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki04:12

Reception

Jayamanmadhan of Kalki praised the acting of Ganesan but felt the other actors were underutilised, adding that director Krishnamoorthy is not someone who thinks cleverly and let the guns do the talking and called Gangai Amaran's music average.