Kotteeswaran Magal(1981)
Kotteeswaran Magal is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Sivakumar and Rajalakshmi in the lead roles. The story centers on a wealthy village leader who makes a promise to marry his daughter to a friend's son. His daughter, however, is in love with another man. The film explores the conflict between a father's sense of honor and his daughter's happiness. It was noted for its emotional narrative and strong performances by the cast. The film was released in 1981 and remains a notable entry in Tamil cinema for its family-centric themes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- A. K. Reddy
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A wealthy village leader promises his dying friend that his daughter will marry the friend's son. Years later, the daughter falls in love with a poor but honest young man. The father must decide between keeping his word and allowing his daughter to marry the man she loves.
“A promise can break a heart”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kotteeswaran Magal
Cast reunions in this film: Sivakumar & Sivachandran (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Telugu hit 'Kodeeswaran Magal' from the same year, both directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy.
- It was one of the few Tamil films where actor Sivakumar played a role originally performed by Krishnam Raju in Telugu.
- The movie's release coincided with a wave of family dramas in Tamil cinema that focused on father-daughter relationships.
- Composer Shankar-Ganesh, known for their work in Telugu, provided the music, making it a notable Tamil project for them.
- Actress Rajalakshmi, who played the daughter, was primarily known for her work in Telugu and Kannada films at the time.
- The film's title, translating to 'Kodeeswaran's Daughter', directly indicates its central plot conflict.
- This was one of the early films in director A. Kodandarami Reddy's career before his major hits with Chiranjeevi in Telugu.