Veera Thalattu(1998)
Veera Thalattu is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars Murali, Vineetha, and Khushbu in lead roles, with Rajkiran, Radhika, and Lakshmi in supporting parts. The story follows Pandi, a devoted son who discovers that the woman who raised him is not his biological mother. His quest for the truth leads him to confront family secrets and find his real mother. The film explores themes of maternal love, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by the director. The production took over a year and a half to complete. Critical reception noted Rajkiran's strong performance and Ilaiyaraaja's music, though some felt Khushbu was underused. The film was released on 10 April 1998.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, MX Player, YouTube, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 10 April 1998
- Director
- Kasthuri Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Pandi loves his mother more than anything. His world shatters when his uncle reveals she is not his real mother. Pandi sets out to find his biological mother and uncover the truth. But his family tries to stop him. He must choose between the woman who raised him and the woman who gave him life.
“A son's love. A mother's secret.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Veera Thalattu
Cast reunions in this film: Raadhika Sarathkumar & Ilayaraja (44 films together), Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Kushboo & Ilayaraja (32 films together), Ilayaraja & Murali (22 films together), Lakshmi & Ilayaraja (20 films together), and Manivannan & Murali (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Veera Thalattu' translates to 'Lullaby for a Warrior', hinting at its rural family drama themes.
- Director Kasthoori Raja often cast his son, actor Murali, in lead roles, and this film continued that family collaboration.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where actress Vineetha, primarily known for Malayalam cinema, played a leading role.
- The movie featured music by veteran composer Deva, who was a frequent collaborator with the director in the 1990s.
- Released during a period of many rural-centric films, it did not achieve major box office success compared to its contemporaries.
- A promotional song for the film was shot featuring Kushboo, capitalizing on her popularity as a dance sensation at the time.
- The story is noted for its portrayal of traditional family conflicts, a common theme in Kasthoori Raja's directorial works.