Let’s be honest—Thiruttu Purushan does not have the polished sheen of a Shankar or Mani Ratnam film. It belongs to the category of rapid-fire productions that were the backbone of the Tamil home video market in the early 2000s. However, this roughness adds to its charm.
The story revolves around two identical-looking men — Raja (Karthik), a happy-go-lucky small-time thief and conman, and Vijay (Karthik), a wealthy, responsible businessman living in Singapore. Tamil Movie Thiruttu Purushan Part 1
No discussion of a 1999 Tamil film is complete without its soundtrack. Music director Deva, known for his folk beats and catchy rhythms, delivered a solid album for Thiruttu Purushan Part 1. The songs were characteristic of the late 90s Kollywood sound—synthesized brass sections, peppy percussion, and lyrics designed for village and urban audiences alike. Let’s be honest— Thiruttu Purushan does not have
While the film did not produce a chart-topping "superhit" single on the level of Unnaipol Oruvan or Vaali, the tracks served their purpose in the narrative, providing breaks between the suspense and action. For collectors of 90s Tamil film audio, the Thiruttu Purushan Part 1 songs remain a nostalgic playlist addition. The story revolves around two identical-looking men —
While Pandiarajan is known for his "speed" dialogues and frantic body language, Thiruttu Purushan showcases a more controlled, charming version of his comedy. He balances the theft with genuine romance, making you root for a "thief." His chemistry with Roshini (who was a fresh face then) is surprisingly sweet.
| Song | Singer(s) | Picturization | |------|-----------|----------------| | "Vaadi Vaadi Nee En Vaadi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | Karthik & Rambha (folk celebration) | | "En Peru Padmanabhan" | Mano, Swarnalatha | Karthik (dual role comedy scene) | | "Ninaithu Ninaithu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | Romantic duet in Singapore backdrop | | "Kattamela Kattamela" | Sirpy, Swarnalatha | Item number with Rambha | | "Iru Patham Classile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha | Village comedy track |
The song "En Peru Padmanabhan" became iconic for its humorous lyrics and Karthik’s double-role antics.