| Thalattu Ketkuthamma | |
| Director: | Raj Kapoor |
| Producer: | Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan Kanchana Sivaraman |
| Music: | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography: | B. R. Vijayalakshmi |
| Editing: | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Studio: | Sivaji Productions |
| Runtime: | 150 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Thalattu Ketkuthamma is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Raj Kapoor in his directorial debut. The film stars Prabhu and Kanaka. It was released on 5 November 1991. The film was remade in Telugu as Chittemma Mogudu.
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 that she too will die after the marriage. Raasaiyya finally gets married with Pechiamma. Thereafter, Pechiamma avoids Raasaiyya although he treasures her. One day, Raasaiyya comes home drunk and rapes Pechiamma, leading to her becoming pregnant. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali.[1] [2]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Annanukku" | 4:49 | ||
| "Nenthukitta" | 4:51 | ||
| "Sonna Petcha" | 4:35 | ||
| "Sutti Sutti" | 4:50 | ||
| "Yamma Yamma" | 5:00 | ||
| "Amma Enum Vaarthaithaan" | Ilaiyaraaja | 5:05 |
Thalattu Ketkuthamma was released on 5 November 1991.[3] 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".[4] C. R. K. of Kalki called Thalattu Ketkuthamma a "boost" for Prabhu.[5]
The film is noted for the song "Ho Gaya" sung by Goundamani which also gained popularity.[6]