Rasukutty

Rasukutty is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj and produced by Meena Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Bhagyaraj and Aishwarya, with Manorama and Kalyan Kumar in supporting roles. It was released on 25 October 1992. The film was remade in Hindi as Raja Babu (1994), and in Telugu as Abbayigari Pelli.

Production
K. Bhagyaraj agreed to do a film for Panchu Arunachalam which eventually became Rasukutty. The film saw Bhagyaraj and Ilaiyaraaja reuniting after a brief misunderstanding. The film was completely shot at Mettur.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Release and reception
Rasukutty was released on 25 October 1992, Diwali day. Ayyappa Prasad of The Indian Express wrote the film "has a very interesting storyline with Bhagyaraj giving a very good performance". K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote, "We see the old Bhagiaraj we used to love in Rasukutti". C. R. K. of Kalki wrote that the humorous dialogues and fast paced screenplay prove the brand of Bhagyaraj but the sudden twists towards the end were exaggerated.

Legacy
Jagan, who portrayed a character named Sembuli, acquired the sobriquet "Sembuli Jagan" after acting in this film.