''Ithu Engal Neethi'' () is a 1988 Indian

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, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by S. S. Neelakandan and Shoba Chandrasekhar. The film stars

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, Radhika, Nizhalgal Ravi and Vani Viswanath. It was released on 8 November 1988.

Plot

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

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, with lyrics by Vaali.

Reception

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'' compared the film's concept to '' Shahenshah'', saying, "While the Amitabh starrer, despite all its brashness and its haywire climax had some points in its favour, one cannot justifiably clear the local brew". Jayamanmadhan of ''

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'' criticised the makers for not making the best use of the publicised high budget.

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* {{S. A. Chandrasekhar 1980s Indian films 1980s Tamil-language films 1980s vigilante films 1988 action films 1988 films Films directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Indian action films Indian vigilante films Tamil-language Indian films