Simla Special

Simla Special is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. S. V. Shekher, Sripriya, Thengai Srinivasan, Y. G. Mahendran, Manorama are other major stars appearing in this comedy. The movie was a hit at the box office.

Simla Special
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMuktha Srinivasan
Produced byMuktha V. Ramaswamy
Written byVisu
Starring
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
CinematographyM. Karnan
Edited byV. P. Krishnan,
C. R. Shanmugam
Production
company
Muktha Films
Distributed byMuktha Films
Release date
  • 14 April 1982 (1982-04-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Gopu (Kamal Haasan) is a budding drama artist. He and his good friend, Babu (S. V. Shekher), own a popular troupe that performs low-budget comedies. To help Babu pay for his sister's wedding, they accept a commission to perform a set of plays for Tamilians in Simla. One of the plays is titled "Simla Special" and is written by Mahalakshmi (Sripriya).

While Kamal is in Simla, Babu receives a telegram intended for Gopu informing him of Gopu's mom being seriously ill. Fearing the loss of the money if they renege on the Simla commission, Babu keeps the information from Gopu. Gopu subsequently finds out about his mother's illness when a friend calls to tell him that her situation has worsened. However, for the sake of his friend's sister, he decides to continue acting. He also keeps the information to himself, thinking that if Babu knew, he'd insist that Gopu go back to be by his mother's side.

On the last day of their engagement, Kamal finds the telegram in Babu's coat pocket and realizes his friend's deception. He breaks off his friendship with Babu — but is forced to stay for one last encore before he leaves. While he is performing, Babu receives a call that Gopu's mom has recovered. All is forgiven and the friends reunite.

Cast

Production

Kamal Haasan, besides acting as the male lead, also choreographed one song in the film: "Unakenna Mele Ninraai".[1]

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2] The song "Unakenna Mele" was well received and is set in Sindhu Bairavi raga. Lyrics written by Vaali.[3][4]

Simla Special
Soundtrack album by
M. S. Viswanathan
Released1982 (1982)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length18:38
LanguageTamil
LabelAVM Music
ProducerM. S. Viswanathan
Track list
No.TitleLyricsSingersLength
1."Unakenna Mele"VaaliS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:48
2."Thanjavur Melam"VaaliS.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malaysia Vasudevan4:55
3."Look Love Me Dear"VaaliS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:35
4."Kuthura Kuthulla"VaaliMalaysia Vasudevan, Manorama4:20
Total length:18:38

References
  1. Rangan, Baradwaj (16 October 2014). "Enriching cinema, Kamal style". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  2. "Simla Special". Raaga.com. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  3. "Ragas hit a high". The Hindu. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  4. "Light and melodious". The Hindu. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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