![Thanga Padhakkam (1974)](/media/img/movie/poster/m/e8/d9fe65b9004f715452058e03.jpg)
S. P. Choudhry, a respected police officer, arrests his son after he becomes rebellious and indulges in unethical activities creating nuisance in the society.
India India
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