Simla Special is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Muktha Srinivasan,[1] starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. S. V. Shekher, Sripriya, Thengai Srinivasan, Y. G. Mahendran, Manorama are other major stars appearing in this comedy. The movie was a hit at the box office.
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Directed by | Muktha Srinivasan |
Written by | Visu |
Produced by | Muktha V. Ramaswamy |
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Cinematography | M. Karnan |
Edited by | V. P. Krishnan, C. R. Shanmugam |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Muktha Films |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Gopu is a budding drama artist. He and his good friend Babu own a popular troupe that performs low-budget comedies. To help Babu pay for his sister's wedding, they accept a commission to perform a set of plays for Tamilians in Simla. One of the plays is titled Simla Special and is written by Mahalakshmi.
While Kamal is in Simla, Babu receives a telegram intended for Gopu informing him of Gopu's mom being seriously ill. Fearing the loss of the money if they renege on the Simla commission, Babu keeps the information from Gopu. Gopu subsequently finds out about his mother's illness when a friend calls to tell him that her situation has worsened. However, for the sake of his friend's sister, he decides to continue acting. He also keeps the information to himself, thinking that if Babu knew, he'd insist that Gopu go back to be by his mother's side.
On the last day of their engagement, Gopu finds the telegram in Babu's coat pocket and realizes his friend's deception. He breaks off his friendship with Babu — but is forced to stay for one last encore before he leaves. While he is performing, Babu receives a call that Gopu's mom has recovered. All is forgiven and the friends reunite.
Kamal Haasan, besides acting as the male lead, also choreographed one song in the film: "Unakenna Mele Ninraai".[2]
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[3] The song "Unakenna Mele" was well received and is set in Sindhu Bairavi raga.[4][5]
No. | Title | Singers | Length |
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1. | "Unakenna Mele Nindrai" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:48 |
2. | "Thanjavur Melam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:55 |
3. | "Look Love Me Dear" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:35 |
4. | "Kuthura Kuthulla" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Manorama | 4:20 |
Total length: | 18:38 |
Kalki gave the film a mixed review, criticising the story.[6]