Muthukulikka Vaariyala(1995)
Muthukulikka Vaariyala is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The lead cast includes Khushbu, Vignesh, and Sanghavi. The story follows Chellappa, a villager who returns after his education and falls in love with his neighbour Sundari. Her father, the panchayat president, threatens to shoot her if the affair becomes public. The film is notable for its blend of humour, romance, and family drama. K. S. Ravikumar also appears in a supporting role as Raja. The film received positive reviews for its engaging storytelling and strong performances. It was released on 10 March 1995.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 March 1995
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
Chellappa returns to his village after finishing his studies. He falls in love with Sundari, his neighbour. But Sundari's father, the village president, threatens to kill her if he finds out. He wants her to marry his relative Raja. Chellappa must find a way to win her love and escape the father's deadly anger.
“Love is worth the risk”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Muthukulikka Vaariyala
Cast reunions in this film: Kushboo & K. S. Ravikumar (3 films together), Kushboo & Sanghavi (2 films together), K. S. Ravikumar & Soundaryan (2 films together), and K. S. Ravikumar & Sanghavi (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film where director K. S. Ravikumar collaborated with actor Prabhu, leading to many more successful films together.
- The movie's title is a popular Tamil folk song phrase, which was also used as a key song in the film.
- Actress Roja, who played the female lead, was already a major star in Telugu cinema but was still building her career in Tamil at the time.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using sets to recreate a village atmosphere rather than filming in an actual remote village.
- Composer Deva, known for his folk music style, scored the film, and its songs gained moderate popularity upon release.
- The story revolves around a panchayat president, a local village council head, reflecting common social hierarchies in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- Despite having notable stars, the film did not achieve major box office success compared to other Prabhu movies of that period.