Vallal(1997)
Vallal (1997) is a Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Sathyaraj, Meena, Sangita, and Roja in lead roles. The story follows Durairasu, a generous man who raises the daughter of his unrequited love after her death. His decision to marry a mysterious woman he saved from drowning creates conflict with the girl. The film explores themes of sacrifice, family, and forgiveness. It was praised for its performances and music by Deva. The movie performed well at the box office. It was released on 19 April 1997.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 18 April 1997
- Director
- Raj Kapoor
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A generous man named Durairasu never marries after losing his love. He raises her daughter as his own. Years later, he saves a mysterious woman from drowning. His decision to marry her threatens his bond with the girl he raised.
“A story of love, loss, and second chances”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vallal
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Senthil & Manorama (41 films together), Goundamani & Manorama (40 films together), Senthil & Deva (39 films together), and Goundamani & Deva (33 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by veteran Bollywood actor and director Raj Kapoor.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the soundtrack did not achieve the same commercial success as their other collaborations.
- Actress Roja, who plays a pivotal character, appears only in the film's first act before her character's death.
- The comedy track featuring Goundamani and Senthil was added to provide light relief from the film's intense family drama.
- The movie's plot of a man raising another's child as his own was a common melodramatic theme in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- Despite the star cast, the film had a relatively low-key release compared to other Sathyaraj films of that era.
- The beach rescue scene where Sathyaraj's character saves Meena was filmed at the Marina Beach in Chennai.