Meendum Kokila

Kokila, again) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by G. N. Rangarajan from a screenplay written by Ananthu and story by Haasan Brothers.

The film was originally directed by Mahendran with Sridevi, Kamal Haasan and Bollywood actress Rekha—in her Tamil cinema debut—playing the lead roles.

[4][5] Rekha was the original choice for the role of Kamini, and scenes featuring her were shot till 3000 feet.

[13] For the dubbed Telugu version Chilipi Mogudu, lyrics were written by Rajasri and Aarudra.

[3] Nalini Sastry of Kalki lauded Rangarajan's direction, Ananthu's dialogues, Viswanathan's cinematography and the performances of the main cast.

[16] Just 17 years old, when released, the film's success consolidated Sridevi's position as the highest paid actress in South Indian cinema.