Hands that never hugged) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by R. Sundarrajan.

The film stars Vijayakanth, Ambika and Anuradha.

[1][2] Thazhuvatha Kaigal was released on 1 November 1986, during Diwali,[3] on the same day as another Vijayakanth film Dharma Devathai.

[5] Arbi of The Indian Express said Sundarrajan's direction "is thoughtful and even if he does not make box office this time, he has no reason to be disillusioned".

[6] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote if Vijayakanth and Ilaiyaraaja were left out, the film is a murky stream with no direction.