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Bathil Solval Bathrakali(1986)

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Bathil Solval Bathrakali is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language mythological costume drama film directed by S. Jagadeesan. The film stars Jaishankar and K.R. Vijaya in lead roles, with music composed by K.V. Mahadevan. The story follows Goddess Kali who descends to Earth in human form to punish a cruel landlord terrorizing a village. She must navigate human emotions and love while fulfilling her divine mission. The film is notable for its blend of mythology, romance, and action sequences typical of 1980s Tamil cinema. It was produced by Om Selvi Arts and released on August 10, 1986.

Director:S. Jagadeesan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1986
Director
S. Jagadeesan
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A village suffering under a cruel landlord prays to Goddess Kali for help. The goddess answers their prayers by taking human form as Bathrakali. She must destroy the evil forces while dealing with a young man's love that threatens her divine powers.

“When the goddess walks among men.”

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1986
Also Known AsKali Mahakali

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Jaishankar, Actor in Bathil Solval Bathrakali
JaishankarActor
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K. R. Vijaya, Actor in Bathil Solval Bathrakali
K. R. VijayaActor
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M. S. Viswanathan, Music Composer in Bathil Solval Bathrakali
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
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S. JagadeesanDirector
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Om Selvi ArtsProducer
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bathil Solval Bathrakali

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Jaishankar (28 films together), K. R. Vijaya & S. Jagadeesan (4 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Om Selvi Arts (3 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & S. Jagadeesan (3 films together).

M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
77th time
Jaishankar
JaishankarActor
M. S. Viswanathan × Jaishankar — 77 films together →
K. R. Vijaya
K. R. VijayaActor
69th time
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
K. R. Vijaya × M. S. Viswanathan — 69 films together →
K. R. Vijaya
K. R. VijayaActor
28th time
Jaishankar
JaishankarActor
K. R. Vijaya × Jaishankar — 28 films together →
K. R. Vijaya
K. R. VijayaActor
4th time
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S. JagadeesanDirector
K. R. Vijaya × S. Jagadeesan — 4 films together →
K. R. Vijaya
K. R. VijayaActor
3rd time
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Om Selvi ArtsProducer
K. R. Vijaya × Om Selvi Arts — 3 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
3rd time
S
S. JagadeesanDirector
M. S. Viswanathan × S. Jagadeesan — 3 films together →
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S. JagadeesanDirector
3rd time
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Om Selvi ArtsProducer
S. Jagadeesan × Om Selvi Arts — 3 films together →
Jaishankar
JaishankarActor
2nd time
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S. JagadeesanDirector
Jaishankar × S. Jagadeesan — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 15 days, a very short schedule even for its time.
  • It was one of the few horror films of the era to directly feature the goddess Kali as a central character.
  • Actor Sivakumar was initially considered for the lead role before S. Jagadeesan cast someone else.
  • The movie's climax features a special effect where a character transforms into a giant cobra.
  • It was partly inspired by popular stage dramas and 'nondi' natakams (folk plays) of the period.
  • The film did not perform well commercially, fading from memory until later cult interest.

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