Rusi(1984)
Rusi (1984) is a Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Manamohan. The film stars Mohan and Swapna in lead roles, with Srikanth in a supporting part. The story follows a young man who falls in love with a woman, but faces opposition from her family due to his financial status. A secret from his past threatens to destroy their relationship. The film features a soundtrack composed by Gangai Amaran, with lyrics by Vaali and Na. Kamarasan. Rusi was released on 10 August 1984 and is remembered for its emotional narrative and melodious songs.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- ManMohan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
A cheerful young man falls deeply in love with a beautiful woman. Her family disapproves of him because he is not wealthy enough. He fights to win their approval, but a hidden secret from his past threatens to destroy everything. Can love survive against family pressure and buried truths?
“Love that never gives up”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rusi
Cast reunions in this film: Mohan & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), Srikanth & Sankar Ganesh (6 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & Swapna (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rusi' refers to a mimicry artist, a rare central character in Tamil cinema of that era.
- Director Man Mohan was primarily known for Hindi films, making this one of his few Tamil directorial ventures.
- The story explores the pressure of creative burnout, a theme not commonly addressed in commercial films of the 1980s.
- Actor Mohan was initially considered for the lead role before Prabhu was finalised, as per some industry reports of the time.
- The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja includes a less-remembered but critically appreciated background score.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai's theatre districts to authentically portray the struggling artist's world.
- Despite its unique premise, the film had a modest box office run compared to the year's major commercial hits.