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Uthama Purushan(1989)
Tamil mins
Uthama Purushan (1989) is a Tamil film directed by K. Subbaiyah.
Director:K. Subbaiyah
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- K. Subbaiyah
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A married man who cheats on his wife becomes obsessed with his beautiful secretary. This obsession pulls him into a dangerous world of crime and lies.
“A charming man's desires lead to a dangerous trap.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1989
Also Known AsUthama Purushan
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionrevengeloveidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Uthama Purushan' but is sometimes listed as 'Uthama Purushan' due to transliteration differences.
- Director K. Subash was known for thrillers and this film marked a shift towards more complex, crime-oriented plots in his career.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo who rarely scored for films with such a dark, suspenseful theme.
- A subplot involving the secretary's background was reportedly trimmed before release to tighten the narrative pace.
- The film was released during a period when Tamil cinema was experimenting with neo-noir elements inspired by Hollywood thrillers.
- Actor Sathyaraj's portrayal of the womanizer was seen as a departure from his more heroic roles of that era.
- Despite its crime plot, the film includes a classic 'duet' song sequence typical of mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Uthama Purushan