Solaikuyil is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Rajan, starring Karthik and Ragini. The film was released on 3 June 1989.[1]
| Solaikuyil | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Rajan |
| Written by | Rajan |
| Produced by | Tamilmani |
| Starring | Karthik Ragini |
| Cinematography | Nambi |
| Edited by | Deva |
| Music by | M. S. Murari |
Production company | Nachiyar Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Maruthu enters the town of Mulimalai introducing himself as the grandson of the respected Mookaiya Devar, who left for Singapore years ago. While the others accept his claim, the village guardsman, Maayandi, is suspicious. Maruthu is drawn to the withdrawn Ponnuthaye. Her brother Kaali was convicted of raping and killing Valli, her friend. Kaali was sentenced to death but has escaped and is on the run. Ponnuthayee has no one other family except Maayandi, who was Kaali's friend and sees her as a sister.
Maruthu and Ponnuthaayee fall in love and a suspicious Maayandi makes his disapproval clear. The protagonist investigates and learns that Valli's intended accidentally killed her when he attempted to rape her and placed the blame on Kaali, who is now exonerated, but still missing. The villagers are grateful for Maruthu's help and arrange for his wedding to Ponnuthayee. Maayandi, while also grateful for Maruthu's help, is still suspicious of him and makes it clear he does not believe Kaali will ever return. When it is confirmed that the formerly accused has been murdered the town is, once again, thrown into confusion and must resolve the mystery of his murder as well as Maruthu's true origins.
Cast
edit- Karthik as Maruthu
- Ragini as Ponnuthaayee
- Radha Ravi as Maayandi (Thalaiyari)
- Pandian as Kaali
- S. S. Chandran as Mamu
- Gandhimathi as Angamma
- Kovai Sarala as Punitha
- Kuyili as Valli
- K. K. Soundar as Village President
- Raghavi
- Thyagu as Valli's intended
- Ponvannan
- Swaminathan as Peter, Gardener
- Sivaraman as Paramasivam
- Typist Gopu as Villageman
- Azhagu as Henchman
Production
editThe film was primarily shot at Ooty. During the film's production, the lead pair Karthik and Ragini got married.[2]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by M. S. Murari.[3][4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yerikkarai Orathile" | Gangai Amaran, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 2. | "Kannula Nikkudhu Nenjula" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Lalitha | |
| 3. | "Karugamani Iru Saradu" | K. S. Chithra, Prabakar | |
| 4. | "Kottunga Ketti Melam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 5. | "Chinnansirusugal Kannam" | Uma Ramanan, Prabakar | |
| 6. | "Poongatre Kelayo" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 7. | "Malainattu Machane" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 8. | "Vasantha Poongatre Konjam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Reception
editP. S. S. of Kalki wrote those responsible for putting a tragic romantic coating on top of the detective mystery and the thrilling plot till the end, with meaningful dialogues can be appreciated.[5] Radha Ravi won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize.[6]
References
edit- ^ "சோலைக்குயில் / Solaikuyil (1989)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "ஊட்டியில் படப்பிடிப்பின்போது நடிகர் கார்த்திக் ரகசிய திருமணம்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 22 August 2013. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Solaikuyil Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Murali". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "Solai Kuil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 15 January 1988. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ பி. எஸ். எஸ். (25 June 1989). "சோலை குயில்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 37. Archived from the original on 4 May 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "State film awards". The Indian Express. Express News Service. 21 November 1990. p. 5. Retrieved 4 May 2024 – via Google News Archive.
External links
edit- Solaikuyil at IMDb
