Rettai Vaal Kuruvi


Rettai Vaal Kuruvi is a 1987 Indian Tamil language romantic comedy film, starring Mohan, Raadhika and Archana. It is based on the 1984 American film Micki & Maude.

Plot

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

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Kannan Vanthu" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Natabhairavi. while "Raja Raja Chozhan" is set in Keeravani. This song involves a "switch from 12/8 to shuffle".

Release and reception

Rettai Vaal Kuruvi was released on 27 February 1987. N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express said, "Mohan, Archana and Radhika carry themselves with ease. Balu's photography, as usual, is marked by chiaroscuro, play of light and shade."