Vaidehi Kathirunthal

Vaidehi Kathirunthal

Year: 1984

Runtime: 141 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Sundarrajan

DramaRomance

When Vaidehi and Vellaisamy meet, their lives undergo a drastic turn. They discover that they must join forces to save a young couple from the wrath of the villagers.

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Timeline & Setting – Vaidehi Kathirunthal (1984)

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Location

Rural Tamil Nadu village, temple precinct

The film unfolds in a rustic Tamil village centered on a bustling temple. The temple grounds serve as social hub where rumors begin and reputations are shaped. Daily life is steeped in tradition, with dancing, marriage customs, and village gossip defining who belongs.

🏞️ Rural 🕍 Temple-centered community 👥 Small-town ethics

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Main Characters – Vaidehi Kathirunthal (1984)

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Vellaisamy (Vijayakanth)

An unkempt, roguish man with a surprisingly powerful singing voice. He carries a heavy past linked to Vaidehi and her sister, and his charm masks a capacity for sacrifice and care. He becomes the catalyst for understanding between the lovers and the village, ultimately paying a final price.

🎭 Charismatic 🎶 Talented singer 💔 Haunted by past 🕊️ Tragic resolve

Vaidehi (Revathi)

A sorrowful widow living under social ostracism after her arranged marriage tragedy. She endures a stern father and a life defined by loss, yet her grace and dignity draw Vellaisamy toward a cautious alliance. Her evolving bond with Vellaisamy anchors the film’s emotional core.

💔 Widowed lead 🧭 Resilient 🎭 Grace under pressure

Vaidehi (Pramila Joshai)

Vellaisamy’s cousin who loves him, her hopes crushed when he pretends to be engaged to another. Her heartbreak leads to a desperate act that underlines the dangers of longing and the village’s meddling.

💔 Tragic love 🎭 Strong-willed 🕊️ Victim of circumstance

Vellikizhamai Ramasamy

The ruthless guardian of village order and Sengamalam’s brother. He enforces social codes with menace, and his actions precipitate the central conflict that pits love against communal rule.

⚔️ Villainous 🏛️ Enforcer of tradition 💢 Relentless

Vaidehi's Father

A-rich widower consumed by grief and alcohol after his daughter’s fate. His weakness mirrors the village’s broader failures to support vulnerable women, fueling the tragedy that unfolds.

👨‍👧 Grieving 🍷 Alcoholic 🧭 Complex loyalties

Nataraj

A young man in love with Sengamalam, whose relationship faces communal opposition and family opposition. He embodies the push-and-pull between desire and duty in the village.

💑 Young love 🤝 Social pressure

Sengamalam

Nataraj’s beloved whose romance is threatened by her brother’s anger and village tradition. She represents hopeful affection caught in a web of authority.

💞 Hopeful romance 🧭 Tradition vs. love

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Major Themes – Vaidehi Kathirunthal (1984)

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💔 Love and Loss

Love drives the plot, but social rules and misfortune corrode happiness. The two Vaidehis become mirrors for longing and regret. The story shows how affection can be thwarted by community judgment, leaving scars that last generations. Sacrifice and quiet resilience emerge amid heartbreak.

🧭 Tradition and Honor

The village codes govern every choice, from marriage to friendship. Ostracism and communal control pressure characters into hiding their true desires. Respect for family and reputation often supersedes individual happiness. Characters navigate the thin line between duty and passion.

🌧️ Fate and Resolve

A mission to unite the young lovers tests loyalties and courage. Tragedy befalls the central figures, yet some seek closure and mercy for others. The film ends with defiant hope as quiet friendships endure beyond loss, reshaping the village.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:05

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