| 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 |
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]
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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 Maruthu is drawn to the withdrawn Ponnuthaye.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.
The film was primarily shot at Ooty. During the film's production, the lead pair Karthik and Ragini got married. [2]
The 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 |
P. 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]
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