Solai Kuyil(1989)
Solai Kuyil is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Rajan. The film stars Karthik as Maruthu and Ragini as Ponnuthayee, with Radha Ravi playing the village guardsman Maayandi. The story follows a stranger who arrives in a hill village claiming to be the grandson of a respected local, but his true motives are tied to a murder case. The film blends romance with a whodunit mystery, set against the scenic backdrop of Ooty. Radha Ravi won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his performance. The film was released on 3 June 1989.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- Rajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m 0
Storyline
A mysterious stranger named Maruthu arrives in a quiet hill village and claims to be the grandson of a respected man who left years ago. He falls in love with a lonely woman whose brother was convicted of murder and is now missing. But the village guardsman suspects Maruthu is hiding something. As Maruthu digs into the old crime, he uncovers a web of lies, a hidden killer, and a truth that will change everything.
“A stranger. A secret. A song of justice.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Solai Kuyil
Cast reunions in this film: Karthik & Radha Ravi (10 films together).

