Thillu Mullu

Padmanabha Iyer, a devout follower of traditional values and a bachelor, is deeply disturbed when he learns that his employer, the rigid and orthodox company manager, has a strict 'no unmarried employees' policy. To secure his job and get a promotion, Padmanabha concocts a wild scheme, creating a fictitious twin brother, 'Raghuvaran', who is a chain-smoking, gambling, and hard-drinking bachelor. His elaborate deception spirals into a series of hilarious and chaotic situations as he tries to maintain the facade.

Thillu Mullu was a massive critical and commercial success, lauded for its inventive screenplay and Rajinikanth's stellar performance in a dual role that showcased his comedic timing. The film is widely considered a landmark in Tamil cinema for its intelligent humor and its ability to satirize corporate culture and societal hypocrisies.

• Rajinikanth's comedic brilliance and versatility shine in this dual-role performance.

• The film's clever script and satirical take on corporate hypocrisy are highly appreciated.

• K. Balachander's directorial expertise is evident in the seamless blend of humor and drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently praise the film's humor and Rajinikanth's performance, highlighting its rewatchability and status as a classic comedy.

The film was inspired by the 1979 Hindi film 'Khatta Meetha' which was also a comedy about a man creating a fake persona to secure employment.