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| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br />[[Raadhika]]<br />[[Archana (actress)|Archana]] | | starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br />[[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]]<br />[[Archana (actress)|Archana]] | ||
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| cinematography = Balu Mahendra | | cinematography = Balu Mahendra | ||
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'''''Rettai Vaal Kuruvi''''' ({{lit|Two-tailed Sparrow}}){{efn|While "Rettai Vaal Kuruvi" correctly translates to "two-tailed sparrow", it is also a sly reference to Mohan's two-timing character.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=17 January 2015 |title=Going wild over titles |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/going-wild-over-titles/article6796878.ece |url-status=live |access-date=22 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702083835/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/going-wild-over-titles/article6796878.ece |archive-date=2 July 2019}}</ref>}} is a 1987 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film, starring [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]], [[Raadhika]] and [[Archana (actress)|Archana]]. It is based on the 1984 American film ''[[Micki & Maude]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Sowmya |date=24 February 2014 |title=Balu Mahendra, master of complex relationships |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/balu-mahendra-master-of-complex-relationships-news-kollywood-ocyrFPibeicsi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625185701/http://www.sify.com/movies/balu-mahendra-master-of-complex-relationships-news-kollywood-ocyrFPibeicsi.html |archive-date=25 June 2018 |access-date=18 February 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The film was released on 27 February 1987. | '''''Rettai Vaal Kuruvi''''' ({{lit|Two-tailed Sparrow}}){{efn|While "Rettai Vaal Kuruvi" correctly translates to "two-tailed sparrow", it is also a sly reference to Mohan's two-timing character.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=17 January 2015 |title=Going wild over titles |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/going-wild-over-titles/article6796878.ece |url-status=live |access-date=22 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702083835/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/going-wild-over-titles/article6796878.ece |archive-date=2 July 2019}}</ref>}} is a 1987 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film, starring [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]], [[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]] and [[Archana (actress)|Archana]]. It is based on the 1984 American film ''[[Micki & Maude]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Sowmya |date=24 February 2014 |title=Balu Mahendra, master of complex relationships |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/balu-mahendra-master-of-complex-relationships-news-kollywood-ocyrFPibeicsi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625185701/http://www.sify.com/movies/balu-mahendra-master-of-complex-relationships-news-kollywood-ocyrFPibeicsi.html |archive-date=25 June 2018 |access-date=18 February 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The film was released on 27 February 1987. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Gopi<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Sowmya |date=11 April 2017 |title=From 'Sakalakala Vallavan' to 'Kaatru Veliyidai': Tracing Kollywood's portrayal of abusive love |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sakalakala-vallavan-kaatru-veliyidai-tracing-kollywood-s-portrayal-abusive-love-60193 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612123938/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sakalakala-vallavan-kaatru-veliyidai-tracing-kollywood-s-portrayal-abusive-love-60193 |archive-date=12 June 2020 |access-date=12 June 2020 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> | * [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Gopi<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Sowmya |date=11 April 2017 |title=From 'Sakalakala Vallavan' to 'Kaatru Veliyidai': Tracing Kollywood's portrayal of abusive love |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sakalakala-vallavan-kaatru-veliyidai-tracing-kollywood-s-portrayal-abusive-love-60193 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612123938/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sakalakala-vallavan-kaatru-veliyidai-tracing-kollywood-s-portrayal-abusive-love-60193 |archive-date=12 June 2020 |access-date=12 June 2020 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> | ||
* [[Archana (actress)|Archana]] as Tulasi<ref>{{Cite web |last=கணேஷ் |first=எஸ். |date=27 November 2016 |title=ஓல்டு இஸ் கோல்டு: ரெண்டு பொண்டாட்டிக்காரன் கதை! |trans-title=Old is Gold: The story of a man with two wives! |url=http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/18746 |url-status= | * [[Archana (actress)|Archana]] as Tulasi<ref>{{Cite web |last=கணேஷ் |first=எஸ். |date=27 November 2016 |title=ஓல்டு இஸ் கோல்டு: ரெண்டு பொண்டாட்டிக்காரன் கதை! |trans-title=Old is Gold: The story of a man with two wives! |url=http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/18746 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623125435/http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/18746 |archive-date=23 June 2020 |access-date=23 June 2020 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |location=Nellai |language=ta}}</ref> | ||
* [[Raadhika]] as Radha<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vasudevan |first=K. V. |date=26 November 2016 |title=A filmy reunion |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/A-filmy-reunion/article16725010.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623125555/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/A-filmy-reunion/article16725010.ece |archive-date=23 June 2020}}</ref> | * [[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]] as Radha<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vasudevan |first=K. V. |date=26 November 2016 |title=A filmy reunion |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/A-filmy-reunion/article16725010.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623125555/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/A-filmy-reunion/article16725010.ece |archive-date=23 June 2020}}</ref> | ||
* [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as S. Marga Bandhu | * [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as S. Marga Bandhu | ||
* [[Thengai Srinivasan]] as T. S. Vassan, Tulasi's father | * [[Thengai Srinivasan]] as T. S. Vassan, Tulasi's father | ||
* Senthamarai as T. S. Arumugham, Tulasi's paternal uncle | * [[Senthamarai (actor)|Senthamarai]] as T. S. Arumugham, Tulasi's paternal uncle | ||
*[[Ilaiyaraaja]] as himself | *[[Ilaiyaraaja]] as himself | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000153 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131227084046/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000153 |archive-date=27 December 2013 |access-date=27 December 2013 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> The song "Kannan Vanthu" is set in the [[Carnatic raga]] known as [[Natabhairavi]].{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=137}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=ராமானுஜன் |first=டாக்டர் ஆர். |date=7 September 2018 |title=ராகயாத்திரை 21: ஆனந்த ராகம் கேட்கும் காலம் |language=ta |work=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/supplements/hindu-talkies/174616-21.html |access-date=27 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905153447/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/supplements/hindu-talkies/174616-21.html |archive-date=5 September 2020}}</ref> while "Raja Raja Chozhan" is set in [[Keeravani]].{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=156}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=20 September 2013 |title=Ragas hit a high |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-hit-a-high/article5149905.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213163350/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-hit-a-high/article5149905.ece |archive-date=13 December 2014}}</ref> This song involves a "switch from [[Time signature#Compound|12/8]] to [[Shuffle note|shuffle]]".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangan |first=Bharadwaj |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |date=28 June 2009 |title=The beat is on |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2009/jun/28/the-beat-is-on-62866.html |url-status=live |access-date=27 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627145409/https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2009/jun/28/the-beat-is-on-62866.html |archive-date=27 June 2020}}</ref> For the dubbed [[Telugu language|Telugu]] version ''Rendu Thokala Pitta'', all songs were written by [[Rajashri]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rendu Tokala Pitta |url=https://gaana.com/album/rendu-tokala-pitta |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426054520/https://gaana.com/album/rendu-tokala-pitta |archive-date=26 April 2021 |access-date=26 April 2021 |website=[[Gaana | The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rettai Vaal Kuruvi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja |url=https://mossymart.com/product/rettai-vaal-kuruvi-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029091104/https://mossymart.com/product/rettai-vaal-kuruvi-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja-2/ |archive-date=29 October 2021 |access-date=29 October 2021 |website=Mossymart}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000153 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131227084046/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000153 |archive-date=27 December 2013 |access-date=27 December 2013 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> The song "Kannan Vanthu" is set in the [[Carnatic raga]] known as [[Natabhairavi]].{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=137}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=ராமானுஜன் |first=டாக்டர் ஆர். |date=7 September 2018 |title=ராகயாத்திரை 21: ஆனந்த ராகம் கேட்கும் காலம் |language=ta |work=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/supplements/hindu-talkies/174616-21.html |access-date=27 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905153447/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/supplements/hindu-talkies/174616-21.html |archive-date=5 September 2020}}</ref> while "Raja Raja Chozhan" is set in [[Keeravani]].{{sfn|Sundararaman|2007|p=156}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=20 September 2013 |title=Ragas hit a high |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-hit-a-high/article5149905.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213163350/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-hit-a-high/article5149905.ece |archive-date=13 December 2014}}</ref> This song involves a "switch from [[Time signature#Compound|12/8]] to [[Shuffle note|shuffle]]".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangan |first=Bharadwaj |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |date=28 June 2009 |title=The beat is on |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2009/jun/28/the-beat-is-on-62866.html |url-status=live |access-date=27 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627145409/https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2009/jun/28/the-beat-is-on-62866.html |archive-date=27 June 2020}}</ref> For the dubbed [[Telugu language|Telugu]] version ''Rendu Thokala Pitta'', all songs were written by [[Rajashri]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rendu Tokala Pitta |url=https://gaana.com/album/rendu-tokala-pitta |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426054520/https://gaana.com/album/rendu-tokala-pitta |archive-date=26 April 2021 |access-date=26 April 2021 |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]]}}</ref> | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
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== Release and reception == | == Release and reception == | ||
''Rettai Vaal Kuruvi'' was released on 27 February 1987.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ராம்ஜி |first=வி. |date=29 April 2020 |title='உன்னை ஆடியன்ஸ் திட்டப்போறாங்க பாரு' ; நடிகர் மோகனிடம் சொன்ன பாலுமகேந்திரா! |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/551941-rettaivaalkuruvi-mohan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524093824/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/551941-rettaivaalkuruvi-mohan.html |archive-date=24 May 2020 |access-date=18 May 2020 |website=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]]}}</ref> N. Krishnaswamy of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' | ''Rettai Vaal Kuruvi'' was released on 27 February 1987.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ராம்ஜி |first=வி. |date=29 April 2020 |title='உன்னை ஆடியன்ஸ் திட்டப்போறாங்க பாரு' ; நடிகர் மோகனிடம் சொன்ன பாலுமகேந்திரா! |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/551941-rettaivaalkuruvi-mohan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524093824/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/551941-rettaivaalkuruvi-mohan.html |archive-date=24 May 2020 |access-date=18 May 2020 |website=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |language=ta}}</ref> N. Krishnaswamy of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote, "Mohan, Archana and Radhika carry themselves with ease. Balu's photography, as usual, is marked by [[chiaroscuro]], play of light and shade."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnaswamy |first=N. |date=6 March 1987 |title=Bigamist's woes |pages=14 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19870306&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref><!-- https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1987/mar/22-03-1987/p48.jpg --> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Cite book |last=Sundararaman |title=Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music |publisher=Pichhamal Chintamani |year=2007 |edition=2nd |oclc=295034757 |orig- | * {{Cite book |last=Sundararaman |title=Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music |publisher=Pichhamal Chintamani |year=2007 |edition=2nd |oclc=295034757 |orig-date=2005}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{IMDb title|0235489 | *{{IMDb title|0235489}} | ||
{{Balu Mahendra}} | {{Balu Mahendra}} | ||
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| Directed by | Balu Mahendra |
| Produced by | Abdul Kader |
| Screenplay by | Balu Mahendra |
| Story by | Gauri |
| Starring | Mohan Raadhika Archana |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | Balu Mahendra |
Production company | Saagar Combines |
Release date |
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| 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 & Maude.[2] The film was released on 27 February 1987.
Plot
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The story sets back to the vintage Madras Presidency. Gopi works in the National TV Station under his handler, a confidant and good friend Margabandhu.
Though Gopi has already been married to Thulasi, his rightful daughter of his aunt, Gopi finds love in Radha who is a reputed singer.
Gopi swaps between the two consorts and the film sets in a mood of hilarious, romantic journey. This goes on until it ends up in admitting both of the wives at a same hospital due to different reasons. He manages to cover up his secret love to be know from each other which fails in the end.
Finally, the film ends on a happy note sharing the lives between the trio and two beautiful little kids.
Cast
- Mohan as Gopi[3]
- Archana as Tulasi[4]
- Raadhika as Radha[5]
- V. K. Ramasamy as S. Marga Bandhu
- Thengai Srinivasan as T. S. Vassan, Tulasi's father
- Senthamarai as T. S. Arumugham, Tulasi's paternal uncle
- Ilaiyaraaja as himself
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[6][7] The song "Kannan Vanthu" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Natabhairavi.[8][9] while "Raja Raja Chozhan" is set in Keeravani.[10][11] This song involves a "switch from 12/8 to shuffle".[12] For the dubbed Telugu version Rendu Thokala Pitta, all songs were written by Rajashri.[13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Raja Raja Chozhan" | Mu. Metha | K. J. Yesudas | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Kannan Vanthu" | Na. Kamarasan | S. Janaki | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Suthanthiratha Vaangi Puttom" | Gangai Amaran | P. Jayachandran, K. S. Chithra, Saibaba | 5:42 |
| 4. | "Thathedutha Muthu Pillai" | Gangai Amaran | P. Susheela, K. S. Chithra | 4:36 |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Naa Andamaina" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Sandhyavela Paadinadi" | S. Janaki | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Swatantraanni Tecchukunnam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | 5:47 |
Release and reception
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi was released on 27 February 1987.[14] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "Mohan, Archana and Radhika carry themselves with ease. Balu's photography, as usual, is marked by chiaroscuro, play of light and shade."[15]
Notes
References
- ↑ Srinivasan, Sudhir (17 January 2015). "Going wild over titles". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 July 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ Rajendran, Sowmya (24 February 2014). "Balu Mahendra, master of complex relationships". Sify. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ↑ Rajendran, Sowmya (11 April 2017). "From 'Sakalakala Vallavan' to 'Kaatru Veliyidai': Tracing Kollywood's portrayal of abusive love". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ↑ கணேஷ், எஸ். (27 November 2016). "ஓல்டு இஸ் கோல்டு: ரெண்டு பொண்டாட்டிக்காரன் கதை!" [Old is Gold: The story of a man with two wives!]. Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). Nellai. Archived from the original on 23 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ↑ Vasudevan, K. V. (26 November 2016). "A filmy reunion". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 June 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ↑ "Rettai Vaal Kuruvi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ↑ "Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)". Raaga.com. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Sundararaman 2007, p. 137.
- ↑ ராமானுஜன், டாக்டர் ஆர். (7 September 2018). "ராகயாத்திரை 21: ஆனந்த ராகம் கேட்கும் காலம்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 5 September 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ↑ Sundararaman 2007, p. 156.
- ↑ Saravanan, T. (20 September 2013). "Ragas hit a high". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ↑ Rangan, Bharadwaj (28 June 2009). "The beat is on". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ↑ "Rendu Tokala Pitta". Gaana. Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ↑ ராம்ஜி, வி. (29 April 2020). "'உன்னை ஆடியன்ஸ் திட்டப்போறாங்க பாரு' ; நடிகர் மோகனிடம் சொன்ன பாலுமகேந்திரா!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 24 May 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ↑ Krishnaswamy, N. (6 March 1987). "Bigamist's woes". The Indian Express. p. 14. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
Bibliography
- Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. OCLC 295034757.
