Dhakam

He co-wrote the story with T. Vaiyadurai, who handled the cinematography.Operative camera man P. S. Nivas The film stars R. Muthuraman and Nanditha Bose.

[1][2] Other supporting roles are played by Major Sundarrajan,[2] Pandari Bai, Rajakokila, Renuka Parvathi and Jayaseelam.

[1] Dhakam, the directorial debut of Babu Nanthankode,[3] was conceived by him and T. Vaiyadurai while they were working at the staff of the Madras Film Institute.

[3][7] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the film for eschewing stylish costumes, makeup for the lead actors, and elaborate sets.

Ashish Rajadhyaksha and Paul Willemen, in their book Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema, say the film served as an inspiration for Aval Appadithan (1978).