Rettai Vaal Kuruvi(1987)
'Rettai Vaal Kuruvi' is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed, written, and photographed by Balu Mahendra. The film stars Mohan, Archana, and Radhika in lead roles. It follows Gopi, a married man who secretly marries a second woman, leading to a series of comedic and emotional complications. The story is set in the vintage Madras Presidency and explores themes of love, deception, and forgiveness. The film is a remake of the 1984 American film 'Micki & Maude'. It features a celebrated soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with songs like 'Raja Raja Chozhan' and 'Kannan Vanthu' becoming popular. The film was released on 27 February 1987 and received positive reviews for its performances, music, and cinematography.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 February 1987
- Director
- Balu Mahendra
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Gopi is happily married to Thulasi but secretly marries a singer named Radha. He juggles two households and two wives, lying to both. When both women become pregnant and end up in the same hospital, his double life threatens to collapse.
“Two wives, one man, endless chaos.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & Ilayaraja (44 films together), Ilayaraja & V. K. Ramasamy (42 films together), Ilayaraja & Mohan (38 films together), Ilayaraja & Senthamarai (23 films together), and V. K. Ramasamy & Thengai Srinivasan (21 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only time director Balu Mahendra worked with comedy actor Goundamani.
- The film's title translates to 'Two-tailed Sparrow', a playful Tamil idiom for a two-timing man.
- Actress Revathi, who played Tulsi, was also a successful Bharatanatyam dancer in real life.
- The movie was shot simultaneously in Tamil as 'Rettai Vaal Kuruvi' and in Telugu as 'Chinnari Devatha'.
- Music composer Ilaiyaraaja reused the film's love theme in his later hit for the 1991 movie 'Chinna Thambi'.
- This was one of the early films where comedian Senthil played a more prominent supporting role.
- The story is loosely inspired by the social dynamics of polygamy in certain communities of that era.