Oru Oorla Rendu Raja(2014)
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film written and directed by R. Kannan. The film stars Vimal, Priya Anand, and Soori in lead roles, with Nassar playing the antagonist. The story follows two idle friends who discover their purpose after a doctor takes on a powerful factory owner over unsafe working conditions. Set in a rural Tamil village, the film balances humour with a social message about worker exploitation. Produced by S. Michael Rayappan under Global Infotainment and Kannan Pix, the movie received mixed reviews and had a moderate box office performance. It was released on 7 November 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Einthusan
- Theatrical Release
- 7 November 2014
- Director
- R. Kannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Two aimless friends, Azhagu and Mike, spend their days doing nothing. When a kind doctor named Priya files a legal case against a cruel factory owner, the two wastrels decide to help her. They must overcome threats, beatings, and a corrupt system to bring justice to the workers.
“Two wastrels, one purpose.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Oorla Rendu Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Soori & D. Imman (22 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Nassar (19 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & D. Imman (15 films together), Vimal & Soori (9 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Soori (9 films together), and Nassar & D. Imman (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on the Tamil phrase 'Oru oorla oru raja', which means 'one king in one town'.
- Director R. Kannan is also known as an actor, having played supporting roles in films like 'Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'.
- The movie was shot in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed at the Chennai Central railway station.
- It features a cameo by veteran comedian Manobala, who appears in a brief comic role.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who is the son of famous music director Deva.
- Despite its comedic tone, the plot touches on social issues like workers' rights and factory conditions.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run and is now more commonly found on television and streaming platforms.
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