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Wikipedia article
'Vallal' is an Indian Tamil-language musical comedy film released in 1997. This movie is directed by Raj Kapoor. The movie stars Sathyaraj, Meena, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil and Sangeetha. The film was remade in Telugu as 'Raayudu' with Mohan Babu playing the lead role.
Plot
Durairasu(Sathyaraj) loves Madhavi (Roja) but she doesn't reciprocate his love and marries her uncle. Once Virumandi(Ponvannan)& Madhavi's husband get into a fight. Unfortunately Madhavi & her husband passes away. So Durairasu does not marry anyone & devotes his life for Madhavi's daughter Chella kili(Sangeetha). Because of this issue there was a break in the family, Thulasi(Lakshmi) who is Virumandi's wife and Durairasu's Sister and he were separated. This made Virumandi very angry so he always wants to avenge. Durairasu save a girl Annam(Meena) from the sea, who doesn't want to divulge her past. As time passes, Annam gets closer into the family and Kamakshi(Manorama) Durairasu's mother asks Durairasu to marry Annam. And this creates a problem for Chella kili as she loses Durairasu's attention, she comes out of her family and stays in Virumandi's house. Later Thulasi explains the whole story to her and lets her go to her father. In the end Annam, Durairasu, Chella kili, Kamakshi, Chithapu(Goundamani) live together happily.
Cast
*Sathyaraj as Durairasu
*Meena as Annam
*Sangita as Chella Kili
*Roja Selvamani as Madhavi "Madhu"
*Manorama as Kamakshi, Durairasu and Thulasi's mother
*Goundamani as Chithapu
*Senthil as Worker
*Lakshmi as Sister of Sathyaraj
*Manivannan as Virumandi Brother-in-law of Sathyaraj (Villain)
*M N Nambiar as Durairasu and Thulasi's father
*Ponnambalam as Ponnambalam, Maternal uncle of Annam
*Sanjay as Maruthu
*Sabitha Anand as Annam's sister
*Nizhalgal Ravi
Production
Shobana Vignesh, who had earlier appeared in 'Mahanadhi' (1994), was initially selected to play a role in the film alongside fellow actresses Meena and Roja. The first promotional campaign however featured Sangita's name instead of Shobana, prompting Meena to attempt to leave the project citing potential reduced prominence owing to a third lead actress. The director subsequently asked her to stay on, assuring importance. After the release of the film, Meena criticised Raj Kapoor for his false assurances.
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Deva and lyrics were written by Vaali.
Release
When the film was struggling with its release, it was Vijayakanth who helped the film in getting its release.
References
Category:1997 films
Category:1990s Tamil-language films
Category:Tamil films remade in other languages
Category:Films directed by Raj Kapoor (Tamil film director)
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