Thulladha Manamum Thullum(1999)
Thulladha Manamum Thullum is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic drama film directed by debutant S. Ezhil. The film stars Vijay and Simran in lead roles, with Dhamu, Vaiyapuri, and Manivannan in supporting parts. The story follows Kutty, a kind-hearted cable TV worker with a beautiful singing voice, who falls in love with Rukmani, a wealthy college student. His bad luck makes him appear as a ruffian every time he tries to impress her. When Rukmani loses her eyesight in an accident, Kutty sells his kidney to pay for her surgery. The film is known for its emotional depth, memorable music by S. A. Rajkumar, and Vijay's heartfelt performance. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film and remains a beloved classic in Tamil cinema. The film was released on January 29, 1999.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 January 1999
- Director
- Ezhil
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
Kutty is a struggling singer with a heart of gold but terrible luck. He falls for Rukmani, a rich girl who thinks he is a thug. When she loses her eyesight, Kutty makes a huge sacrifice to save her. But his own life falls apart in the process.
“A heart that never stops loving”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thulladha Manamum Thullum
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay & Manivannan (13 films together), Manivannan & S. A. Rajkumar (9 films together), Manivannan & Simran (8 films together), Vijay & Madhan Bob (7 films together), Vijay & Simran (6 films together), and Manivannan & Madhan Bob (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a line from a popular MGR song in the 1965 film 'Enga Veettu Pillai'.
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in the hill station of Kodaikanal.
- Director Ezhil originally planned to cast Prashanth but chose newcomer Vijay after seeing his screen test.
- The song 'Nenjam Enum' was recreated from a 1970s Malayalam film song by M.S. Viswanathan.
- The film's success helped launch the career of music director S.A. Rajkumar in Tamil cinema.
- Actress Simran wore special contact lenses to portray her character's blindness realistically.
- A real eye hospital in Chennai reported increased inquiries about donations after the film's release.