Kalyana Rasi
Kalyana Rasi is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film directed by debutant K. Sivaprasad and produced by Thirumal S. Ganesh. The film stars Karthik, Ranjini and Apoorva. It was released on 14 April 1990.
Plot
Sulochana, who is in fear of a military personnel, elopes from her house when she is engaged to a military officer. She gets a job as a maid in Murali's house, who is a military officer. She starts to fall for him and knows that he is an army officer. She realises that not every army officer is bad, and she tries to express her love to Murali. A person informs Sulochana's father that Sulochana is staying in Murali's house, which might create issues in Manju's marriage. Sulochana's father meets Sulochana and reveals that Murali is engaged to Manju, and he also bashes her for eloping from the house. He also tells her that his honour was saved by his younger daughter Manju, so she is the one who has all the rights to marry Murali. Sulochana tries to kill herself in disappointment and let Manju and Murali marry but Sulochana is taken to hospital by Murali's parents. In the hospital, Murali's friend reveals that she is in love with Murali. What happens next forms the crux of the story.
Production
The film marked the directorial debut of K. Shivaprasad, son of editor and director K. Shankar. The film was launched at AVM Studios in December 1986 under the title Veyiladikkudhu Mazhaiyum Peiyudhu and the song "Pathinettu Vayadhu" was recorded on the same day.
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Manoj–Gyan.
Reception
P. S. S. of Kalki praised the performances of Karthik, Manorama and Nambiar but felt the climax twist was artificial if it was not there, the film would have died a natural death.