''Ezhai Jaathi'' () is a 1993 Indian

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written and directed by

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. The film stars

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and

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. It was released on 19 February 1993.

Plot

Subhash is the son of Udayar, an influential industrialist who helps pull down one government, and set up another. Subhash is sympathetic to the cause of down-trodden lives in their midst, fighting for their rights. Initially, his father's name is Armour but when his actions—like his clashes with the son of a minister —threaten to bring down the very government which his father supports, latter washes his hands of him, and he is a market man. The local MLA exploits the innocent people of the slums and gets their votes by using the common caste-factor. Subhash acquaints them of their rights, exposes the politicians for what they are and earns the love and respect of the poor. Thilakavathi, an MP is sympathetic to his cause for which she is held prisoner by her colleagues. However, all ends well with Subhash recovering from a near-fatal wound and the exposed politicians getting their

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throughout an irate job.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

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Reception

Malini Mannath of ''

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'' wrote, "The dialogue are punchy, and the film, though a little prosaic, is able to hold one's attention". R. P. R. of ''

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'' wrote that despite grinding the same dough, there was no unnecessary romance, no absurd comedy track; the only thing is length could have been trimmed.

References

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*{{IMDb title 1990s Indian films 1990s political action films 1990s political drama films 1990s Tamil-language films 1993 action drama films 1993 films Films directed by Liaquat Ali Khan (director) Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Indian action drama films Indian political drama films Indian political action films Tamil-language Indian films