Thillu Mullu
1981, Tamil. Directed by K. Balachander.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- K. BalachanderDirector
- RajinikanthChandran / Indiran
- MadhaviSarojini
- Sowcar JanakiMeenakshi Doraiswamy
- Poornam ViswanathanFamily Friend and Doctor
- Viji ChandrasekharChandran's Sister
- Thengai SrinivasanSri Ramachandramurthy
- NageshNagesh
- VisuCast
- LakshmiGuest Appearance
- Oru Viral Krishna RaoPoliceman
- Kamal HaasanCameo
- Achamillai GopiCast
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1981
- Original title
- தில்லு முல்லு
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Visu
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Thillu Mullu: quick answers
Is Thillu Mullu worth watching?
Thillu Mullu doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Thillu Mullu?
Thillu Mullu runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Thillu Mullu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Thillu Mullu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Thillu Mullu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Thillu Mullu is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Thillu Mullu on?
Thillu Mullu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1981. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thillu Mullu?
If you liked Thillu Mullu, try Let's Make Love, Easy Virtue, She's the Man.
Who directed Thillu Mullu?
Thillu Mullu (1981) was directed by K. Balachander and stars Rajinikanth, Madhavi, Sowcar Janaki.