Plot
Sivadhanu( Cheran) is the eldest son of poor family and educated but unemployed person.He has the responsibility of marrying his sister and taking care of his younger sister Chokkalingam ( Pyramid Natarajan) notices Sivadhanu one day and asks ( Janagaraj) about him. He approaches Sivadhanu's family to marry Sivadhanu to his daughter Parvathi( Rathi) .Though Sivadhanu doesnot like the idea to be living in Chokkalinga's house after marriage,mudaliar convinces him. Soon after moving into Chokkalinga's house,Sivadhanu feels he is treated as man servant and his independence is lost. His friend ( Pushpavanam Kuppusamy) stumbles upon him and remarks that one poor person should never be married to rich bride and live with father in law,since they will always treat them inferiority. Soon Sivadhanu plans to move separately finding a job in NLC as a geologist.Chokkalingam is angry that his son in law has disobeyed him.Cast
Production
After the critically acclaimed '' Azhagi'', Thangar Bachan announced his next project "Solla Marantha Kadhai". The director chose Cheran because he fitted the bill, says Thangar Bachan, "I had also watched Cheran direct his artistes in 'Pandvar Bhoomi' for which i was the cinematographer. I was amazed at the expressions he brought to his face, and when i was casting for my film, his was the first name that came to my mind". The film marked the debut of folk-singer Pushpavanam Kuppusamy as actor. An 80-day shooting schedule was held at locations in Panruti, Cuddalore, Vadalur and Chidambaram.Music
Critical reception
''The Hindu'' wrote:"Thankar Bachan's story telling skill stirred you in "Azhagi" but somehow the magic is missing this time". ''Sify'' wrote "After that fairy tale Azhagi, Thankar Bachchan's second attempt to produce another whiff of romance with Solla Marantha Kathai has turned sour. The film is a mushy sentimental hogwash that reminds you of the tearjerkers of 50's and 60's."References
2002 films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja 2000s Tamil-language films Indian drama films Films based on Indian novels Films set in Tamil Nadu Films shot in Tamil Nadu Films directed by Thangar Bachan 2002 drama films {{2000s-Tamil-film-stub