Muthu Kaalai
Muthu Kaalai is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Gokula Krishnan.[1] The film stars Karthik and Soundarya. It was released on 24 February 1995.[2]
| Muthu Kaalai | |
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 Title card | |
| Directed by | Gokula Krishnan |
| Written by | Gokula Krishnan |
| Produced by | Raadhika Reddy |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jayanan Vincent |
| Edited by | T. R. Shekar K. R. Gowrishankar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Shri Arkay Film Makers |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The film begins with Poochi announcing bad news to Muthu Kaalai. Muthu Kaalai first refuses to see Poonjolai in her deathbed, but he finally accepts.
In the past, Poonjolai was from a rich family in her village, while Muthu Kaalai was a poor herdsman who worked for Raakayi. Since their first meeting, Poonjolai hated him and put him in a lot of troubles. Muthu Kaalai wanted to marry Poonjolai, but her uncles Sakthivel, Sangaiah, and Rathnavel were determined to wipe out his wish.
Cast
- Karthik as Muthu Kaalai
- Soundarya as Poonjolai
- Napoleon as Sakthivel
- Vijayakumar as Sangaiah, Poonjolai's uncle
- Chandrasekhar as Rathnavel, Poonjolai's father
- Goundamani as Pattayakarar
- Senthil
- Vadivelu as Poochi
- Manorama as Raakayi
- Vadivukkarasi as Deivanai
- Vaishnavi as Maheshwari
- Disco Shanti
- Periya Karuppu Thevar
- Singamuthu
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali.[3][4]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Antha Kanji Kalaiyatha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 5:06 |
| "Engey Vaippaaru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:52 |
| "Ereduthu Ereduthu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manorama | 4:38 |
| "Nalla Kaaram Pasu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:29 |
| "Punnai Vanathu Kuyile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:59 |
Reception
K. Vijayan of New Straits Times stated, "Good acting, characterisation and the director's skills at telling a run-of-the-mill story make this in an above-average movie".[5]
References
- "Eminent director passes away". Behindwoods. 29 October 2008. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- "Muthu Kaalai / முத்துகாளை". Screen4Screen (in English and Tamil). Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- "Muthu Kaalai / Abhinaya". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- "Muthu Kaalai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 16 September 1994. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- Vijiyan, K. (18 March 1995). "Of good acting and fine skills of director". New Straits Times. p. 28. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
External links
- Muthu Kaalai at IMDb