Leelavathi Tamilgun — Sathi

The story follows Arun (played by ), a man who becomes bored with his wife Leelavathi ( Kalpana ) due to her weight and simple appearance. He begins an extramarital affair with a modern woman named Priya ( Heera Rajgopal ).

The film's success is largely attributed to its impeccable casting and technical brilliance:

: Crazy Mohan's puns and wordplay are the film's heartbeat.

: Remade as Rama Shama Bhama (2005), with Kamal Haasan and Ramesh Aravind reprising their roles.

Released on , during the Pongal festival, Sathi Leelavathi was a massive commercial success. Its popularity transcended the Tamil industry, leading to several remakes: