Needhiyin Nizhal () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Bharathi-Vasu and produced by Santhi Narayanasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Radha, Prabhu and M. N. Nambiar. It was released on 13 April 1985. Plot To the general public, Krishna Prasad (M. N. Nambiar) is known as a rich do-gooder that conducts weddings for the poor and gets the couples jobs in foreign countries. In reality, it is a ploy to traffic the brides into sex work. Along with his associates Ethiraj (Vinu Chakravarthy), Nagaraj (Sathyaraj) and Sukumar (Sivachandran), he manages to evade the law and avoid any consequences for his actions. D.I.G Nithyanandam attempts to catch Krishna Prasad but is shot multiple times and lands in a wheel chair. Nithyanandam's oldest son is Vijay (Prabhu), a recent college grad that is nursing a broken heart after his girlfriend Swapna (Radha) suddenly dumps him. Vijay always gets into fights as he insists on standing up for what's right. He is inspired to join the police after his father is hurt. Vijay sets out to catch Krishna Prasad's group but for every step closer he gets toward his goal, he suffers. He loses his friend Mohan (Chandrasekhar), his parents and younger brother Dileep. He is also beaten badly and presumed dead. Vijay uses this as an opportunity to go undercover and catch his enemies. In the process, he also learns some shocking truths about his past and his family. Cast Sivaji Ganesan as D.I.G Nithyanandam Radha as Swapna Prabhu as Vijay M. N. Nambiar as Krishna Prasad Major Sundarrajan as Police Officer Chandrasekhar as Mohan Sathyaraj as Nagaraj Loose Mohan as Bhai Vinu Chakravarthy as Ethiraj Srividya as Vijay's Mother Nizhalgal Ravi as James Sivachandran as Sukumar Y. G. Mahendran as Unni Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and the lyrics were by Vaali. References External links 1980s Tamil-language films 1985 films Films directed by P. Vasu Films directed by Santhana Bharathi Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh