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His father, the village chieftain Periya Thevar (Sivaji Ganesan), is a man bound by tradition and the rigid codes of honor. The friction between a father who demands submission to duty and a son who yearns for freedom forms the emotional core of the film. When a series of violent incidents orchestrated by the villainous cousin (Nassar) escalate, Sakthi is forced to abandon his dreams and take up the mantle of leadership, transforming from a mild-mannered citizen into "Thevar Magan" (The Heir).

: The film won five National Film Awards, including Best Tamil Film and Best Supporting Actress for Revathi. It was India's official entry for the Academy Awards in 1992. Watching Safely and Legally thevar magan tamilyogi