Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye(1978)
Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The lead cast includes Rajinikanth, Sridevi, Vijayakumar, Jai Ganesh, and Jayachitra. The story follows Shanti, a woman who develops extrasensory perception after a fall, enabling her to foresee future events. People in her town react with both reverence and fear, leading to conflict and exploitation. The film is based on a novel by Rajendrakumar and features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. It is notable for introducing the trend of a grand entry song for Rajinikanth, which became a hallmark of his later career. The film received mixed reviews but was appreciated for its music and cinematography. It was released on 14 July 1978.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 July 1978
- Director
- A. C. Tirulokchandar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
After a serious accident, a young woman named Shanti gains the ability to see future events. Her strange new power attracts both worship and danger. A kind mechanic named Joe falls in love with her, but a ruthless criminal wants to silence her forever. Shanti must decide if her gift is a curse or a key to saving the ones she loves.
“She sees tomorrow. He fights for today.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & A. C. Tirulokchandar (30 films together), Rajinikanth & M. S. Viswanathan (20 films together), Rajinikanth & Vijayakumar (19 films together), Rajinikanth & Sridevi (16 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Sridevi (12 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film to explore the theme of extra sensory perception (ESP) in a female protagonist.
- The movie's title is a playful Tamil phrase meaning 'Hello, my little lovebird'.
- Director A. C. Tirulokchandar was known for thrillers, making this psychic drama a slight genre shift for him.
- Actress Sripriya, who played Shanti, was a popular lead in Tamil and Telugu films during that era.
- The film released during a period when supernatural themes were rare in mainstream Tamil cinema.
- Some scenes were shot in real temple locations to emphasize the public's belief in the character's divine powers.
- The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, a legendary figure in Tamil film music.