Siraichalai,
a dream project of Priyadarshan, was a period film
produced in Tamil and Malayalam, portraying national
integration as its main theme. This film was also
dubbed in Hindi as Kala Pani and was released during
a time when a strong nationalism wave was sweeping
the nation entering its 50th year of independence.
Mohan Lal, Tabu and Prabhu played the lead roles in
the film. Music Maestro Ilayaraja came up with some
of the all time best songs like 'Sempoove poove'.
His background score and a creatively cut trailer
became an instant talk of the town. Big wigs of the
industry were all in appreciation about Prabhu's role
and action in the film. Inspite of all the box office
ingredients, this film failed commercially –
a strong Malayalae feel to the movie or too serious
a subject – guess what would have been the reason.
