On the occasion of Fathers' Day, we give you 16 special ‘father-child’ moments from Tamil cinema
A riveting montage of the travel, that the girl and the guy who was supposed to marry her mother, embark on. From strangers to best friends, this is one hell of a journey. Film: Yennai ArindhaalA nice guy, who never really thought that much about what fatherhood is going to mean to him, till she decides to marry! Film: Abhiyum NaanumHow would it feel to go searching for your sixteen-year-old girl in a brothel, and then forcibly handed over another fifteen-year-old in your arms? Film: MahanatiA father, who stands up against his village and the society to make sure that his daughter's seemingly-impossible dreams come true, what come may! Film: KanaaA intellectually-challenged man - with the faculties of a six-year-old, who makes sure that his ldaughter is comfortable in court, even while her custody is being debated! Film: Dheiva ThirumagalA strict father who always keeps his meek son under check, but wishes well for him! Film: Em Magan“You are not our daughter”, Thiru blurts out. What does it take, as a father, to convince yourself that your 9-year-old is ready for a revelation of such gravity? Film: Kannathil MuthamittaalA under-achieving father wants his daughter to be happy, no matter what comes through! Film: Thanga MeengalThe rational daughter wants convincing answers to silence her hate feelings towards this seemingly egotistic man. But, the father has secrets, she can't seem to understand. Film: NayaganAn affectionate single parent, a sincere well-wisher and a brutally honest critic, this father wishes well for his daughter what come may! Film: Raja RaniThe first time he sees his daughter, after ages, is when she fights the men who are after his life. And what a feeling to know that she has taken after him. Film: KabaliThe uber-cool dad - the dreamy kind - who eggs his son on to fly to the U.S. to pursue his love. Film: Vaaranam AayiramA doting father, a sensitive friend, and a caring companion. But, what lies beneath the surface? Film: TheriA hurting son recollects his childhood days spent with his loving father, whose only priority in life happened to be the well being of his children. Film: Thavamai ThavamirundhuA benevolent ruffian mends broken bonds with his wife, and finds himself in a new father-daughter relationship. Film: ViswasamAn aging don who encourages his son's passion for football as he does not want him to end up as a criminal like him. Film: Bigil