Sivapputhaali(1988)
Sivapputhaali is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan. The film stars Charan Raj, Ramki, Nishanthi, and Saranya in lead roles. The story is set in a Tamil village and revolves around a kind-hearted orphan named Sadayan who faces social stigma due to his mother's background as a Devadasi. The plot involves love, murder, rape, and revenge. The film was noted for its intense performances, particularly by Saranya and Charan Raj. The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh with lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film was released on 15 April 1988.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Thyagarajan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Sadayan is an orphan treated poorly because his mother was a Devadasi. He falls in love with a dancer named Keerthana, who shares his painful past. But a wealthy and cruel man named Chinna Thoppu wants Keerthana for himself. He will stop at nothing to destroy Sadayan's happiness.
“A red thali stained with blood”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sivapputhaali
Cast reunions in this film: Ramki & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Thyagarajan & Ilayaraja (11 films together), and Ilayaraja & Charan Raj (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Red Thali', a traditional marriage necklace, hinting at its central theme of marriage and betrayal.
- Director R. Thyagarajan was primarily known as a producer; this is one of his few directorial ventures for his production company, Thirai Arangam.
- Actress Saranya, who later won a National Award, appears in a supporting role early in her prolific career.
- The film's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo who scored many hits in the 1980s.
- It was released during a period when Tamil cinema frequently explored themes of romantic obsession and revenge dramas.
- The movie is not widely available on modern streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen film from the era.