Perhaps the most rewatched film of Kamal’s is this Singeetam Sreenivasa Rao cult classic about quadruplets separated at birth. The film, which is about a man who returns from prison after a long sentence, has several iconic scenes that have a life of their own on social media. Written by K Bhagyaraj and directed by Bharathiraja, this action thriller is among Kamal’s biggest hits back in the 80s. Add to it Ilaiyaraaja’s National Award-winning score, and the film holds up very well, even today.
The film featured some of his best dance performances. K Vishwanath’s musical drama (dubbed into Tamil as Salangai Oli ) saw Kamal Haasan play an extremely talented but impoverished dancer who comes painfully close to success before tragedy strikes. With several unforgettable scenes (like the one with the ‘rich’ beggar), Pushpak is proof that cinema itself is a language, and does not really need an additional one to make itself heard.Ī must-watch if you’re desperately seeking 90s nostalgia, this comedy directed by KS Ravikumar gave us a combination of physical and slapstick comedy that’s as funny to a three-year-old as it is to a 90-year-old, and everyone else in between. Though the star has worked in just about a handful of direct Telugu films, he has won three Nandi Awards in the Best Actor category, one of them for this film.ĭirected by Singeetam Sreenivasa Rao, this dialogue-less film (titled Pushpaka Vimanam in Tamil) is a bittersweet portrayal of unemployment back in the 80s. In this K Viswanath classic, Kamal Haasan aces the role of a man-child, starring alongside Raadhika. With the film’s message becoming more relevant with every passing year, it ceases to age. It may have flopped upon release but Sundar C’s social drama steeped in the politics of privilege enjoys a serious following even 20 years after its release. With Ilaiyaraaja’s music and PC Sreeram’s camerawork, there’s always something to learn afresh with each viewing. The Mani Ratnam classic remains a text book for aspiring filmmakers across the country.
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