Thulladha Manamum Thullum
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| Directed by | Ezhil |
| Written by | Ezhil |
| Produced by | R. B. Choudary |
| Starring | Vijay Simran Manivannan Dhamu |
| Cinematography | R. Selva |
| Edited by | V. Jaishankar |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | R. B. Choudary |
| Distributed by | Super Good Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thulladha Manamum Thullum ([ (lit.) Hearts That Don't Jump, Will Jump] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a 1999 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Ezhil. The film stars Vijay and Simran, while Manivannan, Dhamu and Vaiyapuri among others play supporting roles.The film, produced by R. B. Choudary, has its score and soundtrack composed by S. A. Rajkumar and cinematography handled by R. Selva. The film went on to win critical acclaim and was Blockbuster at the box office. This movie acclaimed a huge fan following for Vijay in Tamil Nadu and in Kerala for the Malayalam version.[1]
Plot
Kutty (Vijay) wants to become a singer while working as a local cable provider run by Mani (Manivannan). His songs are appreciated by a college student Rukmani (Simran) and each time when she wishes to meet him, circumstances project him as a transitive element. He also becomes the cause for Rukmani losing her eyesight and repents for it. He starts to love her and he regularly writes to his mother about the development of love he has for Rukmani. When his mother dies, she offers her eyes to Rukmani. To meet the cost of the eye transplant, Kutty offers his kidney to a Pune-based rich man. While returning home he inadvertently becomes an accomplice in creating explosives and he's arrested. Having regained her vision, Rukmani, who had studied for IAS, becomes a Collector. When Kutty tries to contact her, he is still the rowdy element in her mind, and Rukmani orders her officers to arrest him. After a bus full of people, who accompanied Kutty during his trip back from Pune, sing "Innisai Paadivarum", she realizes his true identity and they reunite.
Cast
- Vijay as Kutty
- Simran as Rukmani (Rukku)
- Manivannan as Mani
- Dhamu
- Vaiyapuri as Kalyanasundaram
- Madhan Bob
- Ponnambalam
- Paari Venkat as Trouser Pandi
Production
The film saw director Ezhil, an erstwhile assistant to Robert-Rajashekhar, Panneer and Parthiban, make his debut as a film-maker under R. B. Choudary's production house. Prior to release, the role of Vijay's mother in the film was kept under wraps with the media speculating who would play the role. Eventually, no actress played the role although the character played a pivotal part in the film.[2] Vijay took a pay cut for the film, accepting only 30 lakh rupees instead of 50 lakh rupees, as he had signed the film before the release of his blockbuster Kadhalukku Mariyadhai.[3]
Release
The satellite rights of the film were secured by Sun TV. The film was given a "U" certificate by the Indian Censor Board.
Reception
The film went on to become a blockbuster, running for hundred days across dozens of theatres in Tamil Nadu, while it also enjoyed similar success in the neighbouring state of Kerala. Vijay and Ezhil immediately decided to follow up this film with another collaboration, Pennin Manathai Thottu, with either Isha Koppikar or Roja to be roped in as the lead actress. However soon after pre-production, Vijay was replaced by Prabhu Deva and the film went on to release in 2000.[3][4] The Success of the film led to more offers for Simran who with, Thulladha Manamum Thullum and Vaali, established herself among the leading actresses in Tamil films. A critic from the Deccan Herald mentioned that "the experience of seeing the film is simply puking", mentioning that the failure comes from "the naivete, the lack of simplicity, the absolute sophistication, and from the undelightful hero (Vijay)".
Accolades
- Best Film - Second prize for Best Film
- Best Actress - Simran
- Nominated - Best Actress - Tamil - Simran
Remake
[5] The film was remade in Kannada as O Nanna Nalle with V Ravichandran .It was remade in Telugu as Nuvvu Vastavani. It was also remade in Oriya as I Love You. It also partly inspired two Hindi language films - Rohit Nayyar's Sun Zarra in 2006 and Yash Raj Films' 2010 film Lafangey Parindey. It was also remade in Bengali as Sathi.[citation needed]
Soundtrack
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The soundtrack of the film was composed by S. A. Rajkumar was well received by the audience, while lyrics were written by Vairamuthu and Vijayan.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thoda Thodu Enavae Vanavil" | Hariharan, K.S.Chithra | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Innisai Paadivarum" | P. Unni Krishnan | 4:55 |
| 3. | "Iruvathu Kodi" | Hariharan | 5:05 |
| 4. | "Innisai Paadivarum" | K.S.Chithra | 4:55 |
| 5. | "Palapalakkudhu" | Gopal Rao | 5:02 |
| 6. | "Megamai Vanthu" | Rajesh Krishnan | 4:21 |
| 7. | "Kakkai Siraginilae" | Sujatha | 1:21 |
| 8. | "Innisai Paadivarum" | P. Unni Krishnan, Chorus | 5:03 |
| 9. | "Irubathu Kodi Nilavugal Koodi" | Hariharan & Chrous | |
| Total length: | 34:06 | ||
References
- ^ amritatv (24 October 2014). "Thulladha Manamum Thullum Malayalam Full Movie" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry".
- ^ a b "starbacks.ca".
- ^ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry".
- ^ "rediff.com, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry".
