Vandikkari is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam . The film stars Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, Adoor Pankajam and S. P. Pillai in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
The story revolves around Appu (Thikkurissi) and his family. Appu is employed as a lorry driver in his hometown. He has completed his military services.
Nallannan is the King of Madhurapuri. His sister Nalla Thanka is married to Somanathan, the King of neighbouring country Ratnapuri. Alankari, the wicked queen of Madhurapuri becomes envious of the happy married life of Nalla Thanka. Years pass and one day, drought strikes Ratnapuri. Nalla Thanka and her seven children seeks refuge in Nallannan's palace. Nallannan promises all help while Alankari tortures Nalla Thanka. But Nalla Thanka hides the misdeeds of Alankari from her brother as she does not want their family life to be disturbed.