Oorukku Uzhaippavan
| Oorukku Uzhaippavan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. Krishnan Nair |
| Written by | Poovai Krishan |
| Produced by | S. Krishnamoorthy T. Govindarajan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | Krishnan-Sundharam |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Venus Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Oorukku Uzhaippavan (transl. Worker for the country) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri and Venniradai Nirmala.[1] The film is a remake of the 1970 Kannada film Baalu Belagithu.[2] It was released on 12 November 1976.[3][4]
Plot[]
Selvam, a secret agent, takes the place of a rich industrialist, Raja. The operation is facilitated because both men look alike. Indeed, a gang rages in the region and swindles the wealthy citizens like Raja. The mission of Selvam is to neutralize this group. The infiltrated policeman is going to find himself in the center of a large number of problems until it affects his private life. But duty comes before family.
Cast[]
- M. G. Ramachandran as Selvam and Raja
- Vanisri as Maliga
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Kanchana
- M. N. Rajam as Maliga's mother
- Kumari Padmini as Kumudha and Rita, alias Radha
- Baby Rajkumari as Rani, Raja's daughter
- Thengaï Sinivasan as Pandhuragan James Bond, Selvam's assistant
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Police inspector
- P. S. Veerappa as Nagappan
- K. Kannan as Raja Velu, Maliga's father
- M. B. Shetty as A hired man
- Shanmugasundari as Slum people
- Karikol Raju
Production[]
Oorukku Uzhaippavan was shot in Karnataka in places such as Mysore and Bangalore.[5]
Soundtrack[]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Idhuthan Mudhal Rathiri" | Vaali | K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam | 4:27 |
| 2. | "Iravu Padagan Oruvan" | Na. Kamarasan | K. J. Yesudas | 2:13 |
| 3. | "It's Easy To Fool You" | Vaali, Randor Guy (English lyrics) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Usha Uthup | 5:21 |
| 4. | "Iravu Padagan Oruvan" (reprise) | Na. Kamarasan | K. J. Yesudas | 2:13 |
| 5. | "Azhagennum Oviyam" | Muthulingam | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela | 3:02 |
| 6. | "Iravu Padagan Oruvan" (reprise) | Na. Kamarasan | K. J. Yesudas, Vanisri (dialogues) | 2:13 |
| 7. | "Iravu Padagan Oruvan" (instrumental) | — | — | 2:13 |
| 8. | "Pillai Thamizh Paadugiren" | Muthulingam | K. J. Yesudas | 3:29 |
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Dr Rajkumar's 91st birth anniversary: 12 films of the actor that were released in 1970 and so complete 50 years this year". Cinema Express. 24 April 2020. slide 10. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Kantha, Sachi Sri (27 December 2019). "MGR Remembered – Part 54 | An Overview of the Final 31 movies of 1970s". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ சுவாமிநாதன், ஸ்ரீதர் (5 March 2016). "எம்ஜிஆர் 100 | 15 - நிர்வாகத்தில் சிறந்து விளங்கியவர்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Oorukku Uzhaippavan". JioSaavn. 31 December 1976. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
External links[]
- 1976 films
- Tamil-language films
- 1970s Tamil-language films
- Fictional portrayals of the Tamil Nadu Police
- Films directed by M. Krishnan Nair
- Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan
- Indian films
- Tamil remakes of Kannada films