Rettai Vaal Kuruvi

Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
DVD cover
Directed by Balu Mahendra
Produced by Abdul Kader
Written by Balu Mahendra
Story by Gauri
Starring Mohan
Raadhika
Archana
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Balu Mahendra
Edited by Balu Mahendra
Production
company
Saagar Combines
Distributed by Saagar Combines
Release date
 27 February 1987
Country India
Language Tamil

Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (lit. Two-tailed Sparrow)[lower-alpha 1] is a 1987 Indian Tamil language romantic comedy film starring Mohan, Raadhika and Archana. It is based on the 1984 American film Micki and Maude.[2]The film was remade in modified manner in Malayalam as Paavakoothu.

Plot

In 1986 Madras, Gopi (Mohan) works in the National TV station under his handler, also his confidant and friend, Marga Bandhu (V. K. Ramasamy). His wife is Tulasi (Archana) whom he knew since their early days. After, Gopi meets Radha (Radhika), a famous singer. Love develops between them into marriage. Gopi juggles between his two wives leading to a hilarious climax in the hospital where both wives are admitted for delivery. Finally all ends well.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3] The song "Raja Raja Chozhan" is set in the Keeravani raga,[4][5] while "Kannan Vanthu" is set in Natabhairavi.[6]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1Kannan VanthuS. JanakiNa. Kamarasan04:11
2Raja Raja ChozhanK. J. YesudasMu Metha04:55
3Suthanthiratha Vaangi PuttomP. Jayachandran, K. S. Chithra, SaibabaGangai Amaran05:42
4Thathedutha Muthu PillaiP. Susheela, K. S. Chithra04:36

In other media

Raadhika will reprise her role as Radha in the upcoming Oh Andha Naatkal.[7]

Notes

  1. ↑ While "Rettai Vaal Kuruvi" correctly translates to "two-tailed sparrow", it is also a sly reference to Mohan's two-timing character.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Srinivasan, Sudhir (17 January 2015). "Going wild over titles". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Rajendran, Sowmya (24 February 2014). "Balu Mahendra, master of complex relationships". Sify. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "Rettai Vaal Kuruvi Songs". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  4. ↑ Sundararaman 2007, p. 156.
  5. ↑ Saravanan, T. (20 September 2013). "Ragas hit a high". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  6. ↑ Sundararaman 2007, p. 137.
  7. ↑ Vasudevan, K. V. (26 November 2016). "A filmy reunion". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 February 2018.

Bibliography

  • Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani.
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