Neengal Kettavai (Eng: What you asked for) is a 1984 Tamil-language film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. It stars Thiagarajan, Bhanu Chander, Archana and Silk Smitha in major roles, while Jaishankar had an extended cameo as the antagonist. The film’s soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was commercially successful at the time of release.
Poornima Bhagyaraj , a widow living in Ooty, leads a peaceful life with her two sons. Jaishankar, a tourist who visits the place rapes her. In the act, Poornima dies leaving her two sons who witness the murder. The eldest son (Bhanu Chander) is raised by his maternal uncle while the younger brother (Thiagarajan) joins a blind music teacher as he has great interest in music. Years later he becomes a great singer. Meanwhile, his brother is trained effectively by his uncle learning martial arts with the intention of avenging the death of his mother as he very well remembers the culprit’s face. With a turn of events leading to both sons joining together and take revenge for their mother’s death forms the rest of the story.
Directed by Balu Mahendra
Story by Akila Mahendra
Produced by Filmco
Starring Thiagarajan, Bhanu Chander, Archana, Silk Smitha
Cinematography Balu Mahendra
Edited by D. Vasu
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Release date 28 June 1984
Running time 132 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
