Singaravelan

Singaravelan

Year: 1992

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: R. V. Udayakumar

ComedyRomance

Kamal Hassan plays a village youth living with his mother. She reveals she was estranged from her brother’s family after marrying his father, and that the brother’s daughter, Khushboo, survived a fatal accident and was raised in Chennai. She gives him a baby photo, urging him to locate and marry her. He heads to Chennai, stays with his friend Mano, and begins the quest.

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Timeline & Setting – Singaravelan (1992)

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Time period

Location

Velan's village, Madras (Chennai)

The narrative starts in a rural village where Velan lives with his widowed mother, and then moves to the bustling urban landscape of Madras. Key settings include a beach where Velan first encounters Sumathi, a 5-star restaurant, a hospital, and the wedding venue, reflecting the shift from simple village life to metropolitan complexities.

🏡 Village 🌆 City 🏖️ Beach

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Main Characters – Singaravelan (1992)

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Singaravelan (Velan) – Kamal Haasan

Velan is a cheerful, music-loving young man who lives with his mother in a village. He undertakes a bold mission to marry Sumathi in order to reunite a disjointed family, using humor and courage to navigate social hurdles. When deceit and danger threaten his love, Velan counters with resilience and ultimately exposes the villain, safeguarding his relationship.

🎭 Romance 🎵 Music 🧭 Identity

Sumathi (Khushboo)

Sumathi starts as a strong-willed and somewhat haughty guardian of her own future. Her guarded exterior gradually opens as Velan proves his sincerity and bravery, leading to genuine affection and a torn yet hopeful engagement. Her arc moves from skepticism to trust as love and personal growth intersect with family duties.

🎭 Romance 🎯 Determination 💬 Pride

Parvathy (Sumithra)

Parvathy is Velan's devoted mother who believes reuniting the family is essential. She orchestrates Velan's mission, balancing hope with worry while bearing the emotional strain of social expectations. Her steadfast love underpins the plan to secure Sumathi's alliance and heal past wounds.

👩 Family 💪 Strength

Thaiamma (Manorama)

Thaiamma is Sumathi's guardian, whose acceptance of Velan initially wavers. Her guidance and caution influence the unfolding romance, and she plays a pivotal role in shaping Sumathi's understanding of love and responsibility.

🏡 Family 🗣️ Guidance

Sincere Sivamani (Nizhalgal Ravi)

Sivamani is the clever antagonist who manipulates Sumathi's premises to print counterfeit bills. He frames Velan for the crime and launches a series of perilous schemes to seize Sumathi's wealth. His schemes create the central conflict Velan must overcome.

🕵️ Intrigue 🗡️ Crime

Natesan (Jaishankar)

Natesan is Sumathi's retired IG uncle who warns Velan and uncovers Sivamani's criminal activities. His rigid stance and protective instincts add tension, driving Velan to prove his innocence and maintain the integrity of the engagement.

⚖️ Law 🧭 Authority

Kaliannan Gounder (V. K. Ramasamy)

Kaliannan Gounder is an industrialist who initially disowns Velan due to his musical passion. He later becomes a pivotal ally, helping to expose the truth through crucial lies and support that shape the final revelation and Velan's rightful place in the family.

🏭 Industrial 🤝 Alliance

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Major Themes – Singaravelan (1992)

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🎭 Love

Love drives the central arc as Velan pursues Sumathi to reunite a fractured family. Their romance faces social barriers, pride, and manipulation, yet grows through moments of vulnerability and sincerity. The pursuit blends humor with genuine emotion, highlighting how love can change minds and mend broken ties.

👪 Family

Family loyalty propels Velan to impersonate a noble lineage and endure risk for the sake of kin. The plot hinges on restoring bonds between Parvathy, Kaliannan Gounder, and Sumathi, revealing that blood and duty can override social judgments. Alliances formed under pressure eventually reveal true intentions and loyalty.

🎶 Music

Music is Velan's core passion and a practical tool throughout the story. His singing and musical talent become instruments for affection, trust, and courage, helping him win over allies and expose the antagonist Sivamani. The film uses musical performance to symbolize identity and resilience.

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