Onna Irukka Kathukanum () is a 1992 Indian Tamil language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Sivakumar, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Manorama, Vinu Chakravarthy, Goundamani, Senthil, S. S. Chandran, Charle, Kovai Sarala, Supergood Kannan and Jeeva, amongst others. It was released on 20 November 1992. Plot The story begins with a group of government officers coming to list the number of devastated houses. The officers promised them to give a big amount to build their house but in exchange for a little amount to register their name. So the illiterate villagers, who wants to make easy money, demolish their house. The officers turn out to be frauds. The village panchayat president knows that the villagers will not interfere in his decision until they are uneducated. Sivaraman, a new school teacher, tries to change their custom and the children are happy to learn at school. Soon, Sivaraman has trouble with the village head. Cast Sivakumar as Sivaraman Manorama Vinu Chakravarthy as President Goundamani as Sudalai Senthil as Pichumani (Beggar Bell) S. S. Chandran as Venkatraman Iyer Charle as Issaki Kovai Sarala as Kaattayi Supergood Kannan Jeeva as Rasathi Kumarimuthu as Pavadai Tirupur Ramasamy K.K.Soundar as Andiappan Idichapuli Selvaraj MLA Thangaraj Chelladurai Suryakanth Kovai Senthil Master Sirajudeen as Venkatraman Iyer's son Soundtrack The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali, Pulamaipithan, Gangai Amaran and Piraisoodan. Reception Malini Mannath of The Indian Express said "Onna Irukka Kathukanum may not be slick, but it has a message to deliver. It has been told with warmth and humour". References External links 1990s Tamil-language films 1992 comedy-drama films 1992 films Films about the caste system in India Films directed by V. Sekhar Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Indian comedy-drama films