Oruvar Vazhum Aalayam(1988)
Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Shanmugapriyan. The film stars Sivakumar, Prabhu, Rahman, and Raadhu in lead roles, with Ambika making a special appearance. The story follows a bitter musician who blames his daughter for his wife's death, a young man who falls in love with the daughter, and a forced marriage that leads to tragedy. The film explores themes of false blame, sacrifice, and the destructive power of grief. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, with songs set in classical ragas like Simhendramadhyamam and Mayamalavagowla. The film marked the acting debut of Anandaraj and Raadhu's return to Tamil cinema after eight years. It was released on 23 March 1988 and runs for 119 minutes.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Shanmuga Priyan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 59m 0
Storyline
A young man named Jeeva travels to a village to learn music from a famous but bitter musician. The musician blames his own daughter for his wife's death and refuses to teach anyone. Jeeva falls in love with the daughter, but her father's hatred and a cruel village headman stand in their way.
“Love is the only temple”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Oruvar Vazhum Aalayam
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Sivakumar (50 films together), Anandaraj & Ilayaraja (13 films together), Rahman & Ilayaraja (12 films together), Prabhu & Anandaraj (11 films together), and Ilayaraja & Shanmuga Priyan (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life incident involving a woman's struggle that director Shanmuga Priyan read about in a magazine.
- It was one of the early films for actor Suresh, who played Jeeva, after his debut in 'Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu'.
- The movie's title translates to 'A Temple Where a Man Lives', symbolizing the protagonist's inner transformation.
- Director Shanmuga Priyan was also a noted screenwriter, having worked on successful films like 'Kadalora Kavithaigal'.
- The film's release coincided with a period of Tamil cinema exploring more social dramas alongside mass entertainers.
- It featured veteran actor Nizhalgal Ravi in a supporting role, adding depth to the cast.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, though the film is not widely remembered for its music compared to his other works of the era.