sentences:  In June 1980, it was announced that Rajinikanth and Madhavi would star in the Tamil remake of the Hindi film "Gol Maal", with K. Balachander directing.The film, which would later be titled "Thillu Mullu", was Rajinikanth's first full-length comedy film.He initially doubted whether he would be able to pull off a comedy film, and instead suggested that Balachander consider an established comedian like Nagesh; Balachander refused since he wanted a hero, not a comedian, and Balachander assured that he would guide him through the process.