Thulasi(1987)
Thulasi is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Ameerjan. The film stars Murali as Siva and Seetha as Thulasi. The story is set in a caste-divided village where the powerful Thirunavukarasu controls everyone. His son Sammadham loves a low caste girl named Ponni, while his daughter Thulasi falls for the educated low caste boy Siva. The film explores the violent consequences of caste discrimination. It received a negative review from The Indian Express, which called it "thwarted love." The film was released on 27 November 1987.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 November 1987
- Director
- Ameerjan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
In a village ruled by caste, a powerful man's son falls in love with a low caste girl. When the father murders her to stop the marriage, his daughter Thulasi must fight to protect her own love for a low caste man. Can love survive hatred?
“Love that defies the gods”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thulasi
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Senthil & Charlie (24 films together), Senthil & Charle (16 films together), Murali & Charlie (14 films together), Senthil & Seetha (10 films together), and Senthil & Murali (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Ameerjaan was a veteran cinematographer who shot over 100 films before turning director.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where actor Murali, known for serious roles, performed in a full-length romantic hero part.
- Actress Seetha, who played the female lead, was primarily a Malayalam film star and this was among her rare Tamil appearances.
- The movie's soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh became popular, especially the song 'Kannukku Mai Azhagu'.
- It was produced by P. A. Art Productions, a company also behind the Murali-starrer 'Mouna Ragam' a year earlier.
- The film's release coincided with a period when Murali was becoming a major star in Tamil cinema's 'middle-class' genre.
- Major Sundarrajan, who played a key supporting role, was a respected actor known for his authoritative voice and presence.