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'Muthu Kaalai' is a 1995 Tamil-language drama film directed by Gokula Krishnan. The film stars Karthik and Soundarya. The film, produced by Raadhika Reddy, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 24 February 1995 to above average reviews.

Plot



The film begins with Poochi (Vadivelu) announcing bad news to Muthu Kaalai (Karthik). Muthu Kaalai first refuses to see Poonjolai (Soundarya) in her deathbed, but he finally accepts.

In the past, Poonjolai was from a rich family in her village, while Muthu Kaalai was a poor herdsman who worked for Raakayi (Manorama). Since their first meeting, Poonjolai hated him and put him in a lot of troubles. Muthu Kaalai wanted to marry Poonjolai, but her uncles Sakthivel (Napoleon), Sangaiah (Vijayakumar), and Rathnavel (Chandrasekhar) were determined to wipe out his wish.

Cast



*Karthik as Muthu Kaalai

*Soundarya as Poonjolai

*Napoleon as Sakthivel

*Vijayakumar as Sangaiah, Poonjolai's uncle

*Chandrasekhar as Rathnavel, Poonjolai's father

*Goundamani as Pattayakarar

*Senthil

*Vadivelu as Poochi

*Manorama as Raakayi

*Vadivukkarasi as Deivanai

*Vaishnavi as Maheshwari

*Disco Shanti

*Periya Karuppu Thevar

*Singamuthu

Soundtrack



The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1995, features 5 tracks with lyrics written by Vaali.

Production



The dialogue writer Gokula Krishnan made his directorial debut. He has already worked with Karthik in 'Varusham Padhinaaru', 'Gopura Vasalile' and 'Ponnumani'.

Karthik and Soundarya paired for second time after 'Ponnumani'.

Reception



The film won above average reviews with K. Vijayan of 'New Straits Times' stating : "Good acting, characterisation and the director's skills at telling a run-of-the-mill story make this in an above-average movie".

References




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