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Thaali Pudhusu(1997)
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 0
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 →
Leg Dhadha-Actor14 films →
Mani, Balu's father-Actor13 films →
Mani, Balu's father-Music Composer12 films →
Actor-Leg Dhadha12 films →
Actor-Actor12 films →
Leg Dhadha-Music Composer11 films →
Actor-Seetha's Brother In Law9 films →
Marriage broker-Mani, Balu's father8 films →
Marriage broker-Actor8 films →
Mani, Balu's father-Actor8 films →
Marriage broker-Actor6 films →
Marriage broker-Actor5 films →
Marriage broker-Music Composer4 films →









