Therkathi Kallan is a 1988 Indian Tamil language action comedy film produced, written and directed by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Vijayakanth and Raadhika. It is a remake of the Telugu film Bhanumati Gari Mogudu.[citation needed]
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Directed by | P. Kalaimani |
Written by | P. Kalaimani |
Produced by | P. Kalaimani |
Starring | Vijayakanth Raadhika |
Cinematography | B. R. Vijayalakshmi[1] |
Edited by | Gowthaman |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Everest Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Because he wishes to acquire a plot of land to be autonomous, Kallan, a villager tries his luck by wanting to be a movie star in the capital and finally becomes a stuntman. His path crosses that charming but arrogant feminist Radha, a wealthy heiress. He marries her further to a compromise. The couple quickly collides due to their excess big social difference but especially very fast realizes that it shares not at all the same values. And their troubles are only beginning, rather funny at first. But the crossing time, their married life becomes a disaster...
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Gangai Amaran.[3] The song "Thilla Thaangu" inspired the chorus of "Thanga Sela" in Kaala (2018).[4]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Vaada Vaada En Raasa" (Title Song) | Ilaiyaraaja and chorus | Gangai Amaran | 03:07 |
2 | "Inthiran Ketahu Pennalae" | K. S. Chithra and chorus | 04:24 | |
3 | "Pottu Vachu Pakkuporen" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 03:38 | |
4 | "Thilla Thaangu" | Malaysia Vasudevan and K. S. Chithra | 04:33 | |
5 | "Radha Azhaikkiral" | S. Janaki | 04:28 | |
6 | "Kannukkulla Thookkam Pochi" | 04:39 |
The Indian Express wrote, "The 'taming of the shrew' line has been somewhat of a lasting preoccupation with our filmmakers. But it's interesting how it gets projected in the Indian context".[5]