Soaappu Seeppu Kannadi(1968)
Soaappu Seeppu Kannadi is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Thirumalai–Mahalingam. It stars Nagesh as Madhusudhanan and Vijaya Nirmala as Latha. The story follows Madhu, a wealthy young man who runs away from home to avoid an arranged marriage. He becomes trapped inside a stranger's house and falls in love with the owner's daughter. The film is noted for its situational comedy, mistaken identities, and the comic chemistry between Nagesh and A. Veerappan. It was released on 15 March 1968.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1968
- Director
- Thirumalai Mahalingam
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Madhu refuses to marry until he gets a job on his own. He runs away from his wealthy family and becomes a salesman. While visiting a customer's house, he gets locked inside. The owner's daughter, Latha, finds him there. They fall in love, but robbers threaten to steal everything.
“Trapped in love, chased by robbers”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Soaappu Seeppu Kannadi
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), Nagesh & S. V. Sahasranamam (8 films together), Nagesh & Thirumalai Mahalingam (4 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & S. V. Sahasranamam (3 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Thirumalai Mahalingam (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title refers to three common household items, symbolising everyday life and vanity.
- It was one of the few Tamil films directed by the duo Thirumalai and Mahalingam together.
- Lead actor Nagesh was known for comedy roles, but this film underperformed despite his popularity.
- The movie was produced by Karthikeya Films, a banner not widely active in later years.
- Actress Vijayanirmala, primarily known for Telugu cinema, appeared in this rare Tamil lead role.
- Its box office failure contrasted with the era's successful family comedies in Tamil cinema.