Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (transl. Two-tailed Sparrow)[a] is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed, written and photographed by Balu Mahendra, starring Mohan, Radhika and Archana. It is based on the 1984 American film Micki & Maude.[2] The film was released on 27 February 1987.
The story sets back to the vintage Madras Presidency. Gopi works in the National TV Station under his handler Margabandhu, a confidant and good friend. Though Gopi has already been married to Thulasi, the rightful daughter of his aunt, he 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 known 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.
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi was released on 27 February 1987.[14] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "Mohan, Archana and Radhika carry themselves with ease. Balu's photography, as usual, is marked by chiaroscuro, play of light and shade."[15]Jayamanmadhan of Kalki were surprised to see Balu Mahendra directing an A rated film while praising the performances of Mohan, Archana and Radhika while also praising Mahendra's cinematography and Ilaiyaraaja's music and concluded saying latter half of the film should be watched again by the censor board.[16]
Notes
^While "Rettai Vaal Kuruvi" correctly translates to "two-tailed sparrow", it is also a sly reference to Mohan's two-timing character.[1]
