Netrikan
Originally released in 1981. Netrikan is a comedy/drama film. directed by S. P. Muthuraman. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Rajinikanth, Lakshmi, and Saritha
Synopsis
The story revolves around Chakravarthy (Older Rajini) who is a successful textile businessman in Coimbatore. He is a great womaniser (perhaps his only weakness) and picks up any women he wants. He has wife Meenakshi (Lakshmi), his son Santosh (also Rajini) and his daughter Sangeetha (Vijayashanthi). It doesn't take long for Santosh to find his father's provocative behavior and tries to mend his father's ways. Radha (Saritha) gets introduced as a candidate for PRO (Public Relations Officer) interview and eventually gets selected and is sent to Hong Kong for training. Chakravarthy unable to tolerate his son's growing menace also sets off to Hong Kong for a vacation. Here he meets Radha and at one point ends up raping her. Chakravarthy flies back to India where he is met with a number of changes which all points out to the new General Manager.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
TA
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rajinikanth
as Chakravarthy/Santhosh
Lakshmi
as Meenakshi (Chakravarthy's wife)
Saritha
as Radha (the girl who is raped by Chakravarthy)
Menaka Suresh
as Menaka (Santhosh's girlfriend)
Vijayashanti
as Sangeetha (Chakravarthy's daughter/Santhosh's sister)
Sarath Babu
as Yuvaraj (Guest appearance)
Thengai Srinivasan
as (Guest appearance)
Goundamani
as Singaram (Chakravarthy's driver)
Visu
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TA
Production Companies
- Kavithalayaa Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netrikan about?
The story revolves around Chakravarthy (Older Rajini) who is a successful textile businessman in Coimbatore. He is a great womaniser (perhaps his only weakness) and picks up any women he wants. He ...
Who directed Netrikan?
Netrikan was directed by S. P. Muthuraman.
How long is Netrikan?
Netrikan has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Netrikan released?
Netrikan was released on August 15, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Netrikan?
The main cast of Netrikan includes Rajinikanth, Lakshmi, Saritha, Menaka Suresh, Vijayashanti.