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Thaali Pudhusu(1997)

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Tamil130 mins

Thaali Pudhusu (1997) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Keyaar. Starring Kushboo, Ramki and Suresh.

Director:Keyaar
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 April 1997
Director
Keyaar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
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Storyline

Arun falls in love with Seetha, a bank cashier, but she rejects him due to her tragic past. She was briefly married to a man who died, after which her brother-in-law deceitfully tied his wife's wedding necklace on her. After legal issues are resolved and her sister intervenes, Arun and Seetha are finally able to marry.

Love defies a tragic past and family secrets.

Film Details

0.0Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 April 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThali Pudhusu · Thaali Puthusu · Thali Puthusu

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyjusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Kothandam Ramaiah was also a popular comedian in Tamil cinema, known for his unique style of humor.
  • This movie was a remake of the 1995 Telugu film 'Thaali', which also dealt with the sensitive topic of widow remarriage.
  • Actress Roja, who played Seetha, was a major star in Telugu cinema and this was one of her notable Tamil roles in the late 90s.
  • The film's plot revolves around the 'thaali' (mangalsutra), a sacred symbol of marriage, making it a central cultural object in the story.
  • Composer Sirpy, who did the music, was a frequent collaborator with director Ramaiah and provided a melodious score for this drama.
  • The courtroom scene where a marriage is cancelled was a key plot point highlighting legal aspects of marriage customs at the time.
  • Despite its serious themes, the film included comedy tracks typical of 90s Tamil cinema to balance the dramatic narrative.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thaali Pudhusu

Mani, Balu's father-Leg Dhadha28 films
Marriage broker-Leg Dhadha17 films
Mani, Balu's father-Seetha's Brother In Law16 films
Leg Dhadha-Actor15 films
Mani, Balu's father-Actor13 films
Mani, Balu's father-Music Composer12 films
Actor-Leg Dhadha12 films
Leg Dhadha-Music Composer11 films
Actor-Seetha's Brother In Law9 films
Marriage broker-Mani, Balu's father8 films
Mani, Balu's father-Actor8 films
Leg Dhadha-Seetha's father7 films
Marriage broker-Music Composer4 films

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