Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman(2001)
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film directed by R. Somasundram. The film stars Prabhu, Kausalya, Pandiarajan, and Manivannan. The story follows Bose, a kind man who marries Karpagam to rescue her from an abusive home, only to discover she is the vessel for Goddess Kaliamman. Set in a village known for temple miracles, the plot blends marital drama with divine intervention. The film was noted for its strong devotional tone and special effects depicting goddess transformations. It released in 2001 and catered to family audiences seeking spiritual entertainment.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 February 2001
- Director
- Somasundar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Bose marries Karpagam to save her from a terrible home. But his new wife carries a secret. She is the living vessel of Goddess Kaliamman. As divine powers awaken in her, Bose must protect her from fear and evil. Can his faith save them both?
“Faith can move mountains”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
Cast reunions in this film: Venniradai Moorthy & Manorama (21 films together), Prabhu & Manorama (15 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Manivannan (12 films together), Manivannan & Sirpy (11 films together), Manivannan & Manorama (9 films together), and Pandiarajan & Venniradai Moorthy (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, PR Somasundar, was primarily known as a producer and distributor before making this movie.
- This was one of the few horror-fantasy films starring actor Prabhu, who was more famous for family and action roles.
- The movie's special effects for the goddess sequences were considered ambitious for a Tamil film in the early 2000s.
- Composer Deva, known for his folk music, created the soundtrack, which included devotional songs mixed with horror themes.
- The film was shot in real village temples in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic religious atmosphere.
- Actor Pandiarajan, known for comedy, played a key dramatic role, which was a slight shift from his usual work.
- The movie's release coincided with a period when Tamil cinema saw a rise in horror films centered on local deities.