Veetla Ezhi Velila Puli(1991)
Veetla Ezhi Velila Puli is a 1991 Tamil-language comedy film directed by Venkat. The lead cast includes S.V. Shekhar, Roopa Sree, Venniradai Moorthy, and Janakaraj. The story follows Purushottaman, a manager who behaves like a tyrant at his office but is completely submissive to his wife and mother-in-law at home. His lies about being the head of his household lead to a humiliating dinner party confrontation. The film is notable for its humorous take on gender roles and marital dynamics in a traditional Tamil family. It was released in theatres in 1991 and later became available on digital platforms.
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- Theatrical Release
- 26 July 1991
- Director
- Venkat
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
Purushottaman is a tough boss at work but a scared husband at home. He lies to his colleagues about being in charge of his family. When his office friends visit for dinner, his wife reveals the truth. He must learn to be honest and find real respect.
“A rat at home, a tiger outside”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Veetla Ezhi Velila Puli
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & S. Ve. Shekher (15 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & Rupini (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful Tamil phrase meaning 'Tiger Inside the House, Kitten Outside', reflecting the main character's dual nature.
- Director Venkat was known for his comedy films, and this was one of his last directorial works in the early 90s.
- The movie is a remake of the 1989 Hindi film 'Mujrim', which itself was inspired by the American play 'The Taming of the Shrew'.
- Actor Sivakumar, who played Purushottaman, was praised for his comic timing in a role contrasting his usual heroic image.
- The film's soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh included a hit song 'Enna Satham' sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
- It was released during a period when family-centric comedies about marital relationships were popular in Tamil cinema.
- The supporting cast featured actors like Manorama and Goundamani, who were staple comedians in Tamil films of that era.