Sathi Leelavathi

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Ramesh Aravind as Arunachalam “Arun”
• Kalpana as Leelavathi “Leela” aka “Gundus”
• Heera as Priyadarshini “Priya”
• Kovai Sarala as Palaniammal Sakthivel Gounder
• Chokkalinga Bhagavathar as Arun’s father
• Raja as Raja (Guest appearance)
• Ra. Sankaran as Leela’s father
• Veeraraghavan as Veeraraghavan
• Janaki as Leela’s mother
• Madhan Bob as Rukmaangathan, Leelavathi’s brother
• Krishnan as Hotel staff
• Vatsala Rajagopal as Ambujam Maami
• Lalitha as Bhagyalakshmi
• Master Anand as Sakthivel’s son
• Baby Monisha as Ammulu
• Master Nadhim as Aravind
• Kamal Haasan as Dr. Sakthivel Gounder

Storyline:

The story revolves around Arun (Ramesh Aravind), who is dissatisfied with his wife Leelavathi’s (Kalpana) appearance and weight. Seeking excitement, he engages in an extramarital affair with Priya (Heera). The film humorously explores the consequences of Arun’s actions and the dynamics of his relationships with both women.

About Movie:

Sathi Leelavathi is a Tamil comedy film directed, co-written, photographed, and edited by Balu Mahendra. The film stars Ramesh Aravind as Arun, Kalpana as Leelavathi, and Heera as Priya, with supporting roles played by Kovai Sarala and Kamal Haasan.

Produced by Kamal Haasan, the film features a story adapted loosely from the 1989 American film She-Devil, with dialogues written by Crazy Mohan. The music for Sathi Leelavathi was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, adding to the film’s charm.

Released on January 15, 1995, Sathi Leelavathi became a commercial success, resonating well with audiences for its humor and performances. The film is noted for its engaging storyline and comedic elements.

Sathi Leelavathi was remade in Hindi as Biwi No. 1 (1999) and in Kannada as Rama Shama Bhama (2005), with Ramesh Aravind and Kamal Haasan reprising their roles in the Kannada version.