Meendum Kokila (1981)
Meendum Kokila is a 1981 Tamil film directed by G. N. Rangarajan, starring Sridevi in the titular character, Kamal Hassan and Deepa in lead roles. The story is about a married lawyer's infatuation towards an actress and the trouble he faces with his wife. Through the film Sridevi established herself as one of the top actresses and her portrayal as a Brahmin woman fetched her a Filmfare Award. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja and received critical acclaim. The film became a success at the box-office.
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