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Therkathi Kallan (transl. Southern thief) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film produced, written and directed by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Vijayakanth and Radhika. It is a remake of the 1987 Telugu film Bhanumati Gari Mogudu, for which Kalaimani wrote the story. The film was released on 22 April 1988.
Plot
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 realises 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...
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Gangai Amaran. The song "Thilla Thaangu" inspired the chorus of "Thanga Sela" in Kaala (2018).
Reception
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". Kalki also reviewed the film.
References
External links
Therkathi Kallan at IMDb
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Therkathi Kallan
- Vijayakanth filmography
- Madhuri (Tamil actress)
- Ravichandran (Tamil actor)
- S. N. Lakshmi
- Gandhimathi
- Poornam Viswanathan
- Radhika Sarathkumar filmography
- Bhanumati Gari Mogudu
- V. K. Ramasamy (actor)
