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1954 · Tamil · 2h 14m · Thriller, Crime, Mystery · CBFC U
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Summary

Andha Naal (1954, Tamil) has not been rated yet; 1 review read, is rated 10+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Prime Video in India.

Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.

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Directed by S. Balachander · written by S. Balachander & Javar Seetharaman · music Saraswathy Stores Orchestra
Sivaji GanesanLeadPandari BaiCastJavar SeetharamanCastP. D. SambandamCastT. K. BalachandranCast
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Summary

Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.

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Nandini Ramnath · 23 Aug 2017
Ramnath treats Andha Naal as a landmark of early Tamil noir, praising its Rashomon-style structure, chiaroscuro cinematography and Sivaji… Read it there →
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What did critics say about Andha Naal?

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