Meendum Kokila(1981)
Meendum Kokila is a 1981 Tamil drama film directed by G.N. Rangarajan. The lead cast includes Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Unni Mary, and Anju. The story follows Subramaniam, a married lawyer who begins an affair with a film star named Kamini. His wife Kokila discovers the betrayal and leaves him, forcing him to confront his mistakes. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of marital conflict and the consequences of infidelity. It received a U certificate from the censor board and was released on January 14, 1981, in Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1981
- Director
- G. N. Rangarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Subramaniam is a happy husband and father. His life turns upside down when he meets Kamini, a glamorous movie star. He falls into an affair and neglects his wife Kokila. When Kokila discovers the truth, she leaves him. Subramaniam must face the pain he caused and fight to win his family back.
“One mistake can destroy a family.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Meendum Kokila
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Kamal Haasan & Thengai Srinivasan (23 films together), Ilayaraja & Sridevi (23 films together), Ilayaraja & Suruli rajan (19 films together), and Kamal Haasan & Sridevi (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film was remade in Telugu as 'Kokila' in 1980, a year before the Tamil version was released.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a negative role as a flawed husband.
- The movie's title 'Meendum Kokila' translates to 'Kokila Again', referencing the return of the character or the actress.
- Actress Sujatha, who played Kokila, was known for her strong performances in mother and wife roles during this era.
- Director Rangarajan G.N. was also a popular dialogue writer, known for his work in many MGR and Sivaji Ganesan films.
- The film's conflict between a family woman and a glamorous actress reflected common social themes in early 80s Tamil cinema.
- The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular music duo known for their work in films starring Sivakumar.