Villu Paattukkaran(1992)
Villu Paattukkaran is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan as Kalimuthu, a Villu Paatu singer, alongside Rani, Chandrasekhar, M. N. Nambiar, and Vikas Rishi. The story follows Kalimuthu's efforts to raise funds to rebuild a crumbling village temple while navigating love and conflict. The village head tasks him with the responsibility, and he seeks help from a sculptor and his daughter Abhirami, with whom he falls in love. Complications arise when the village head's son Chelladurai harasses Abhirami and her father insists she marry her cousin Rajasekharan. The film features a cameo by music composer Ilaiyaraaja, who also composed the soundtrack. Released on 27 November 1992, the film received mixed reviews for its weak storyline but was praised for its music.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 November 1992
- Director
- Gangai Amaran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Kalimuthu, a traditional Villu Paatu singer, is given the task of raising money to rebuild his village's dilapidated temple. He falls in love with Abhirami, a sculptor's daughter who comes to work on the temple. But two men stand in his way: the village head's womanising son and Abhirami's own cousin, who wants to marry her.
“A song for the temple, a fight for love”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Villu Paattukkaran
Cast reunions in this film: Ramarajan & Ilayaraja (25 films together), Ilayaraja & Gangai Amaran (15 films together), and Ramarajan & Gangai Amaran (8 films together).