Thoothu Po Chellakkiliye (transl. Pet parrot, go as a messenger) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars Varunraj, and newcomers Senbagam and Vaidegi. It revolves around two village girls falling in love with the same man. The film was released on 6 December 1991.
| Thoothu Po Chellakkiliye | |
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| Directed by | Kasthuri Raja |
| Written by | Kasthuri Raja |
| Produced by | K. Prabhakaran |
| Starring | Varunraj Senbagam Vaidegi |
| Cinematography | K. B. Ahmed |
| Edited by | Lancy Mohan |
| Music by | Deva |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Two village girls (Senbagam and Vaidegi) fall in love with the same man (Varunraj).
Cast
edit- Varunraj
- Senbagam
- Vaidegi
- Janagaraj
- Senthil
- Alex Pandian
- Judo Ramu
- K. K. Soundar
- Loose Mohan
- Kavignar Kalidasan
- S. N. Lakshmi
- Gemini Rajeswari
- Vijayachandrika
- Kalaiselvi
- Bindhu
- K. Prabhakaran
Production
editActresses Senbagam and Vaidegi made their debut with this film. Actor Sanjay adopted a new name for this film, Varunraj.[1]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Deva, with lyrics by Kalidasan.[2][3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Elumicham Poove" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 4:30 |
| 2. | "Kumaripulla" | Swarnalatha | 2:20 |
| 3. | "Yano Yanai Azhika" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Thalaatu Paada Vanthen" | K. S. Chithra | 1:58 |
| 5. | "Naan Yepodhum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:23 |
| 6. | "Aambalainga" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam | 4:41 |
| 7. | "Thoodhu Po" | S. Janaki | 4:40 |
| 8. | "Otharuba" | K. S. Chithra | 4:32 |
| Total length: | 31:58 | ||
Release and reception
editThoothu Po Chellakkiliye was released on 6 December 1991.[4] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express noted the film's similarities to the director's previous En Rasavin Manasile, called the comedy subplot "puerile" and some of the songs as "soulful".[1]
References
edit- ^ a b NKS (20 December 1991). "Thoodhu Poa Chellakiliye". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 8 March 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Thoodhu Po Chellakiliye (1990)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Thoothu Poo Chellakkiliye Tamil Film Audio Cassette by Deva". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Thudhu Po Cellakiliyeh". The Indian Express. 6 December 1991. p. 4. Retrieved 8 March 2024 – via Google News Archive.
