Simla Special (1982): Cast & Plot
Simla Special is a 1982 drama directed by Muktha Srinivasan, starring Kamal Haasan as Gopu, S.Ve. Sekar and Sripriya. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Director
- Muktha Srinivasan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Muktha Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Simla Special About?
The premise of Simla Special without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gopu and Babu run a small troupe that stages light‑hearted plays. When Babu’s mounting debts threaten the business, the pair take a commission to travel to the hill station of Shimla and perform for the local Tamil community, hoping the gig will rescue their finances.
Simla Special Themes & Keywords
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- city name in title
- telegram
- simla india
Simla Special Cast & Characters
Kamal Haasan leads the cast as Gopu, with S.Ve. Sekar as Babu and Sripriya as Mahalakshmi. Directed by Muktha Srinivasan; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Muktha Srinivasan
- Kamal Haasan as Gopu
- S.Ve. Sekar as Babu
- Sripriya as Mahalakshmi
- Manorama
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More films directed by Muktha Srinivasan: Kathanayagan and Polladhavan.
Simla Special Plot Summary
What happens in Simla Special from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gopu is a talented, up-and-coming theatre artist who shares a life with his close friend Babu. Together they run a popular troupe that crafts low-budget, lighthearted comedy shows, delivering smiles to audiences while chasing their own dreams. In a bid to help [Babu] pay for his sister’s wedding, they take on a commission to perform a sequence of plays for Tamils living in Simla, a project that sounds like a rare chance to showcase their craft beyond their usual circuit. One of the plays they stage is titled Simla Special, brought to life by the writer Mahalakshmi. The mix of ambition, humor, and hardship threads through their days as they prepare for the journey.
Full summary
The whole story of Simla Special, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Simla Special?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which acclaimed actor plays the lead role of Gopu, the talented theatre artist?
Simla Special Also Known As
Also known as “Shimla Special”.
- Also known as
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- Shimla Special
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Simla Special FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Simla Special, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Simla Special?
Simla Special runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Simla Special released?
Simla Special was released on April 14, 1982.
Who directed Simla Special?
Simla Special was directed by Muktha Srinivasan.
More films by Muktha Srinivasan Who is in the cast of Simla Special?
Simla Special stars Kamal Haasan as Gopu, S.Ve. Sekar as Babu and Sripriya as Mahalakshmi, among 19 credited actors.
Does Simla Special have a post-credit scene?
No. Simla Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Simla Special in?
The original language of Simla Special is Tamil.
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