Thillu Mullu (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1981, Thillu Mullu is a comedy and romance film directed by K. Balachander, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Chandran lies to his boss that his mother is unwell to get a leave but gets caught. In order to save his job, he is forced to pretend to his boss that he has a good-for-nothing twin brother.
Who’s in it. Thillu Mullu stars Rajinikanth as Chandran / Indiran, Madhavi as Sarojini, Sowcar Janaki as Meenakshi Doraiswamy and Poornam Viswanathan as Family Friend and Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Thillu Mullu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thillu Mullu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thillu Mullu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thillu Mullu (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thillu Mullu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thillu Mullu worth watching?
- Thillu Mullu holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thillu Mullu?
- Thillu Mullu stars Rajinikanth, Madhavi, Sowcar Janaki, Poornam Viswanathan and Viji Chandrasekhar.
- When was Thillu Mullu released?
- Thillu Mullu was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.