Thalattu Ketkuthamma


Thalattu Ketkuthamma is a 1991 Tamil-language drama film directed by Raj Kapoor in his directorial debut. The film features Prabhu and Kanaka in lead roles. The film, produced by Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan and Kanchana Sivaraman, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja. It was remade in Telugu as Chittemma Mogudu starring Mohan Babu & Divya Bharati.

Plot

Raasaiyya, a young man, wants to get married as soon as possible and he compels his uncle. His cousin Pechiamma is an immature tomboy. After seeing her friend Valli dying while delivering a child, Pechiamma thinks after the marriage, she will die. Raasaiyya finally gets married with Pechiamma. Thereafter, Pechiamma avoids Raasaiyya although he treasures her. One day, Raasaiyya comes drunk in his house and rapes Pechiamma, leaving her pregnant. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1991, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by Vaali.

Release and reception

Thalattu Ketkuthamma was released on 5 November 1991. The Indian Express wrote "With a storyline that can be written at the backside of bus ticket, it is not surprising that debutant director Raj Kapoor spends most of the time beating around the bush".