Muthu Kalai

For the actor of the same name, see Muthukaalai.

Muthu Kalai is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Gokula Krishnan. The film stars Karthik and Soundarya. It was released on 24 February 1995.^[1]

Muthu Kalai
Title card
Directed by	Gokula Krishnan
Written by	Gokula Krishnan
Produced by	Raadhika Reddy
Starring	Karthik Soundarya
Cinematography	Jayanan Vincent
Edited by	T. R. Shekar K. R. Gowrishankar
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Shri Arkay Film Makers
Release date	24 February 1995 (1995-02-24)
Running time	145 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

The film begins with Poochi announcing bad news to Muthu Kaalai. Muthu Kaalai first refuses to see Poonjolai in her deathbed, but he finally accepts.

In the past, Poonjolai was from a rich family in her village, while Muthu Kaalai was a poor herdsman who worked for Raakayi. Since their first meeting, Poonjolai hated him and put him in a lot of troubles. Muthu Kaalai wanted to marry Poonjolai, but her uncles Sakthivel, Sangaiah, and Rathnavel were determined to wipe out his wish.

Later, they unite

Cast

• Karthik as Muthu Kaalai
• Soundarya as Poonjolai
• Napoleon as Sakthivel
• Vijayakumar as Sangaiah, Poonjolai's uncle
• Chandrasekhar as Rathnavel, Poonjolai's father
• Goundamani as Pattayakarar
• Senthil
• Vadivelu as Poochi
• Manorama as Raakayi
• Vadivukkarasi as Deivanai
• Vaishnavi as Maheshwari
• Disco Shanti
• Periya Karuppu Thevar
• Singamuthu

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali.^[2][3]

Song	Singer(s)	Duration
"Antha Kanji Kalaiyatha"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki	5:06
"Engey Vaippaaru"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki	4:52
"Ereduthu Ereduthu"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manorama	4:38
"Nalla Kaaram Pasu"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	4:29
"Punnai Vanathu Kuyile"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki	4:59

Reception

K. Vijayan of New Straits Times stated, "Good acting, characterisation and the director's skills at telling a run-of-the-mill story make this in an above-average movie".^[4]