Thillu Mullu (1981): Cast & Plot
Thillu Mullu is a 1981 romantic comedy directed by K. Balachander, starring Rajinikanth as Chandran / Indiran, Kamal Haasan and Prathap Pothan. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Kalakendra Movies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thillu Mullu About?
The premise of Thillu Mullu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Chandran tells his boss his mother is ill to get a day off, but the lie is discovered. To keep his job, he concocts a story that he has a lazy, good‑for‑nothing twin brother and must impersonate this fictional sibling, leading to a series of comic misunderstandings as he tries to convince his employer of the twin’s existence.
Thillu Mullu Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- mustache
- twin
- remake
- cameo appearance
- lie
- deception
- idiosyncrasy
- eccentricity
- idiosyncratic character
- employer employee relationship
- office
- dual role
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- job interview
- comedy of errors
- football match
- mistaken identity
- fake mustache
- identical twins
- twin brother
Thillu Mullu Cast & Characters
Rajinikanth leads the cast as Chandran / Indiran, with Kamal Haasan and Prathap Pothan. Directed by K. Balachander; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director K. Balachander
- Rajinikanth as Chandran / Indiran
- Kamal Haasan
- Prathap Pothan as themselves
- Lakshmi as Guest Appearance
Also Starring in Thillu Mullu
· 11 more- Madhavi Sarojini
- Nagesh Nagesh
- Sowcar Janaki Meenakshi Doraiswamy
- Thengai Srinivasan Sri Ramachandramurthy
- Poornam Viswanathan Family Friend and Doctor
- Viji Chandrasekhar Chandran's Sister
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao Policeman
- Visu
- Gundu Kalyanam
- Achamillai Gopi
- Anumanthu
More from K. Balachander
More films directed by K. Balachander: Paarthale Paravasam, Kalki, Duet and Vaaname Ellai.
Thillu Mullu Plot Summary
What happens in Thillu Mullu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kamal Haasan makes a brief, playful cameo as Chandran’s world briefly crosses cinema, while Prathap Pothan appears in a similar cameo wink, and Lakshmi adds a guest touch to the unfolding events. Aiyampettai Arivudainambi Kaliyaperumal Chandran is a recent graduate, eager to start his professional life, but he and his sister Uma have little support beyond a devoted family doctor and friend. The doctor nudges him toward an interview at the import-export firm run by a strict, traditional man who goes by Sriramachandramurthy—the kind of employer who values appearances almost as much as productivity. Chandran steps into this world with a careful, newly crafted persona: he wears a Nehru jacket, speaks his full name with confident clarity, and places a premium on a well-kept moustache.
Full summary
The whole story of Thillu Mullu, scene by scene
Thillu Mullu Videos
The clip of Thillu Mullu.
How Well Do You Know Thillu Mullu?
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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What is the full name of the film's protagonist, the recent graduate looking for a job?
Cars in Thillu Mullu
13 cars on screen, including the 1964 Hindustan Ambassador MkII and the 1979 Hindustan Ambassador MkIV.
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Ideal-Jawa 250 Important role -
1949 Morris Minor Tourer Important role
Thillu Mullu Also Known As
Also known as “Dhogee”.
- Also known as
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- Dhogee
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Thillu Mullu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thillu Mullu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thillu Mullu?
Thillu Mullu runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Thillu Mullu released?
Thillu Mullu was released on May 1, 1981.
Who directed Thillu Mullu?
Thillu Mullu was directed by K. Balachander.
More films by K. Balachander Who is in the cast of Thillu Mullu?
Thillu Mullu stars Rajinikanth as Chandran / Indiran, Kamal Haasan and Prathap Pothan, among 15 credited actors.
Does Thillu Mullu have a post-credit scene?
No. Thillu Mullu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Thillu Mullu in?
The original language of Thillu Mullu is Tamil.
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