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Sathi Leelavathi is a landmark 1995 Tamil comedy film directed, shot, and edited by Balu Mahendra . Produced by Kamal Haasan through Raaj Kamal Films International , the film is celebrated for its sharp wit and realistic family dynamics.

Playing both Sathyamoorthy (the serious husband) and Leelavathi (the loud, traditional, veshti-clad "woman") is no easy feat. Kamal Haasan’s physical comedy as Leelavathi—from the way he walks to how he adjusts his "mookuthi" (nose ring)—is legendary. It is arguably one of the finest cross-gender performances in Indian cinema, devoid of vulgarity and full of charm.