Kakkai Siraginilae(2000)
Kakkai Siraginilae (Wings of the Crow) is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars R. Parthiban as Vellaisamy and Preetha Vijayakumar as Gayatri, with Manasa, K. Viswanath, Lakshmi, Visu, and Vadivelu in supporting roles. The story follows an orphan who dedicates his life to protecting his foster sister after their parents die, only to face cruel village gossip that threatens their bond. The film is notable for its exploration of caste prejudice and the destructive power of rumors, set against a traditional rural backdrop. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music, and the title is borrowed from a Subramania Bharati poem. The movie was released on 10 March 2000.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 March 2000
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
An orphan named Vellaisamy is raised by a kind Brahmin couple. When the couple dies, he vows to protect their daughter Gayatri until she marries. But the village spreads ugly rumors about their relationship. Vellaisamy must find a way to silence the gossip and secure Gayatri's future without losing his own honor.
“Wings of the crow rise above gossip”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kakkai Siraginilae
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Ilayaraja (23 films together), Lakshmi & Ilayaraja (20 films together), P. Vasu & Ilayaraja (18 films together), Ilayaraja & Rajeev (12 films together), R. Parthiban & Ilayaraja (11 films together), and Vadivelu & P. Vasu (9 films together).
