Karimedu Karuvayan

Karimedu Karuvayan is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by Rama Narayanan and written by Gokula Krishnan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Nalini, Pandiyan and Aruna. It was released on 14 January 1986, and became a success.

Plot
The story about Karuvayan who takes revenge on five people who killed his sister. He kills four as per his plan but gets caught by police and is punished by court with death penalty. Shortly before his execution he escapes from prison and kills the last person. While fleeing from the village he is shot by police and dies. His love interest Kaliammal also dies due to shock.

Production
After the success of Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983), Tamil cinema started making numerous films based on outlaws, with Karimedu Karuvayan being one such.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki said everyone in the film did well.