Thalattu Ketkuthamma
| Thalattu Ketkuthamma | |
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| Directed by | Raj Kapoor |
| Written by | Raj Kapoor |
| Produced by | Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan Kanchana Sivaraman |
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| Cinematography | B. R. Vijayalakshmi |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thalattu Ketkuthamma is a 1991 Tamil drama film directed by Raj Kapoor making his directorial debut. The film features Prabhu and Kanaka in lead roles. The film, produced by Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan and Kanchana Sivaraman, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 5 November 1991. The film completed a 100-day run.[1][2] The film was remade in Telugu as Chittemma Mogudu.
Plot
Raasaiyya (Prabhu), a young man, wants to get married as soon as possible and he compels his uncle (Goundamani). His cousin Pechiamma (Kanaka) is an immature tomboy. After seeing her friend Valli (Mounica) dying during her delivery, Pechiamma thinks after the marriage, she will die. Raasaiyya finally gets married with Pechiamma. Thereafter, Pechiamma avoids Raasaiyya although he treasures her. One day, Raasaiyya comes drunk in his house and rapes Peciamma. She became pregnant. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Prabhu as Raasaiyya
- Kanaka as Pechiamma
- Goundamani as Raasaiyya's uncle
- Senthil as Pulipandi
- Silk Smitha as Dr. Mary
- Vadivukkarasi as Vadivu
- Mounica as Valli
- Vijaya Chandrika
- R. P. Viswam as Viswam
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao
- Pandu
- Chokkalinga Bhagavathar as Muthukalai
- Boopathiraja
- MRK
- Omakuchi Narasimhan
- Kovai Senthil
- Sakthivel
Soundtrack
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1991, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by Vaali.[3]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
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| 1 | 'Annanukku' | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:49 |
| 2 | 'Kaalam Ennum' | Ilaiyaraaja | 5:01 |
| 3 | 'Nenthukitta' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:51 |
| 4 | 'Sonna Petcha' | Minmini, P. Susheela | 4:35 |
| 5 | 'Sutti Sutti' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:50 |
| 6 | 'Yamma Yamma' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:00 |
References
- ^ Malini Mannath (1 January 1993). "Run-of-the-mill fare". The Indian Express: 7. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ "Thaalatu Kekuthamma (1991) Tamil Movie". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ^ "Thaalatu Kekuthamma - Illayaraja - Prabhu Songs at ThiraiPaadal.com". thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 25 December 2013.