Valli is an Indian 1993 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Natraj, written and produced by Rajinikanth, who also stars in extended guest lead role. It stars Hariraj and Priya Raman as the main leads, with Vadivelu playing the comedian and newcomer Sanjay as the main antagonist. This movie was dubbed into Telugu as Vijaya. Rajinikanth scripted the film, wrote the dialogues and appeared in an extended guest role.
Valli (Priya Raman) returns to her village after studying for 15 years in Madras. Her cousin (Hariraj) celebrates her arrival back to the village. He was in love with her since childhood days, but she has changed after she went to study in the city. She is no more in love with him. She falls in love with a city guy called Shekar (Sanjay), who comes to the village with his friends for hunting. Shekar has sex with Valli promising to marry her, but cheats her and he escapes to the city. It is then found out that he is the only son of the chief minister of the state. Later, after widespread protests, Shekar is brought back by Valli’s cousin. Instead of marrying Shekar, she kills him for cheating her. She is put in jail for 10 years. Finally when she returns home, she finds her wedding hall ready with pomp and fun for her marriage with her cousin. Her marriage is arranged by Veeraiya Valliyappan (Rajinikanth) and Shiva (Vadivelu), who know her terrible past. She thanks them for wholeheartedly helping her.
Directed by K. Natraj
Produced by Rajinikanth
Written by Rajinikanth
Starring Rajinikanth, Hariraj, Priya Raman, Vadivelu, Dilip
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Ajayan Vincent
Edited by Ganesh Kumar
Production Rajini Arts
Distributed by Rajini Arts
Release date 20 August 1993
Country India
Language Tamil
Visitor Rating: 4 Stars