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Coolikkaran is a film of genre Drama directed by Rajasekhar with Rupini
Coolikkaran (1987)
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Cooliekkaran is a 1987 Tamil Indian feature film directed by Rajasekhar for S. Thanu. The film stars Vijayakanth and Rupini in the lead roles. The film was a remake of Hindi film Kaalia.
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VK lives with his elder brother (Nagesh), sister-in-law (Srividya), and their little daughter. He spends his time idly he is scolded by his brother so VK becomes a coolie and transports articles . He is jailed for smuggling . His brother gets into accident at work at the mill and loses his arms. He loses his job and needs money for treatment. VK is released. VK begs his brother's boss (Radharavi), but he refuses. VK breaks into the boss' safe to get the money but it's too late as the brother dies.Actors
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