Padikkadavan - The Film Which Made Rajini Bigger Commercial Star
1985 is an unforgettable year for Rajinikanth for completing 10 years in the industry with 100 films landmark too. And made his presence felt till Bollywood also became pan Indian hero from the South after Kamal Haasan. 1985 began and ended stunningly for Rajini with Naan Sigappu Manithan and Padikkadavan. Padikkadavan was a huge celebration for fans and a classic victory for Rajini after the back to back flops of Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal and Sri Raghavendra. Padikkadavan was remake of Amitabh's Kuddhar. Director Rajasekar should be appreciated for having the remake version screenplay sharp and crisp for Tamil audience. 3 scenes & 1 song were excluded from Kuddhar to have an apt run time compared to 2 hrs 53 mins run time of Kuddhar. Director Rajasekar remakes of Padikkadavan Mappillai and Dharmadorai with Rajini were all well made on par with originals keeping all the entertainment and emotions intact. The song which really made Padikkadavan a classic, Oorai Therinchikitten w...