A hilarious look at infidelity and marital discord. Arun (Ramesh Aravind) has an affair with Priya (Heera Rajagopal) because he feels his wife, Leelavathi (Kalpana), has become "unattractive" after marriage.
Released on January 15, 1995, during the Pongal festival, Sathi Leelavathi was a major commercial success. Unlike the typical "masala" movies of its time, it offered a grounded yet hilarious look at marital dynamics, infidelity, and family reconciliation. : Balu Mahendra Producer : Kamal Haasan (Raaj Kamal Films International) tamilyogi sathi leelavathi
The narrative follows Arun (Ramesh Aravind), a man who becomes disenchanted with his wife, Leelavathi (Kalpana), due to her weight and domestic focus. He embarks on an affair with Priya (Heera Rajagopal), leading to a chaotic yet poignant series of events. The brilliance of the film lies in how it balances slapstick humor with a serious critique of societal beauty standards and the fragility of marriage. A hilarious look at infidelity and marital discord