''Pattukottai Periyappa'' is a 1994 Indian
Tamil
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-language
comedy drama
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film written and directed by
Visu
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. The film stars
Lakshmi
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,
Anand Babu
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,
Mohini
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and Visu. It was released on 23 September 1994.
Plot
The story portrays the rivalry between a rich arrogant woman, Aranthangi Akilandeshwari and an ambitious lady, Jhansi. The ensue between them leads to cancellation of Pitchumani and Uma's marriage. How Pattukotai Periyappa, who is Pitchumani's uncle, tries to conduct the marriage against these women forms the rest of the story.
Cast
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by
Deva
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and lyrics were written by Kalidasan.
References
External links
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1990s Indian films
1990s Tamil-language films
1994 comedy-drama films
1994 films
Films directed by Visu
Films scored by Deva (composer)
Films with screenplays by Visu
Indian comedy-drama films
Tamil-language Indian films