Kallukkul Eeram(1980)
Kallukkul Eeram is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. S. Nivas in his directorial debut. The cast includes Bharathiraja, Sudhakar, Mucherla Aruna, and Vijayashanti in her Tamil debut. The story follows two village girls who fall in love with a film director and actor during a location shoot. The film explores themes of innocent love, rejection, and sudden violence. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, which includes the popular song 'Siru Ponmani'. The film received positive reviews for its performances and cinematography. It was released on 29 February 1980.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- P. S. Nivas
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Two village girls, Solai and Kaathi, become fascinated by a film crew shooting in their village. Solai falls for the director, while Kaathi loves the hero. Their innocent dreams collide with harsh reality, leading to heartbreak and tragedy.
“Love hidden like moisture in stone”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kallukkul Eeram
Cast reunions in this film: Bharathiraja & Ilayaraja (21 films together), Ilayaraja & Vijayashanti (8 films together), Ilayaraja & Sudhakar (7 films together), Ilayaraja & P. S. Nivas (6 films together), Bharathiraja & P. S. Nivas (5 films together), and Bharathiraja & Sudhakar (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by cinematographer P. S. Nivas, who was better known for his work behind the camera.
- The film's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo who scored many hits in the late 1970s and early 80s.
- Actress Sujatha, who plays one of the village girls, was a major star in Malayalam cinema before working in Tamil films.
- The plot revolves around a film unit arriving in a village, a narrative device also used in the later hit 'Kadhalukku Mariyadhai' (1997).
- The title 'Kallukul Eeram' translates to 'Moisture in a Stone', symbolising unlikely love or emotion.
- It was released during a period when romantic dramas with rural settings were gaining popularity in Tamil cinema.
- The film featured actor Sudhakar, who was often cast in supporting and comic roles during that era.