Oru Iniya Udayam(1986)
Oru Iniya Udhayam is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film directed by R. Selvam and produced by Pandu Cine Arts. The film stars Vijayakanth as Sakthivel, a village ruffian, alongside Amala Akkineni as Anju, with V. K. Ramasamy, Vijayakumar, and Sivachandran in supporting roles. The story follows Sakthivel who is recruited by Sekar for a secret mission and trained in martial arts, only to fall in love with Anju and discover his mission is linked to her. The film features a soundtrack composed by Manoj–Gyan with lyrics by Vairamuthu, Vaali, and M. G. Vallabhan. Critical reception was mixed, with The Indian Express noting a lack of imagination in execution and Kalki magazine criticizing the story's logic, though Balumani of Anna praised the performances and music. The film was released on 13 December 1986 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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- Theatrical Release
- 13 December 1986
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Sakthivel, a village ruffian, is recruited by Sekar for a dangerous mission and trained in martial arts. While training, he falls in love with Anju. He soon discovers that his mission is directly linked to the woman he loves, forcing him to choose between duty and love.
“A love that dawns with the sun.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Iniya Udayam
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakanth & Ilayaraja (50 films together), Ilayaraja & Amala (9 films together), and Super Subbarayan & Ilayaraja (4 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by Selvam R, who was primarily known as a cinematographer.
- The movie's title translates to 'A Beautiful Sunrise', contrasting its action-drama plot.
- Actor Murali, who played Sakthivel, was known for his gentle roles, making this a rare rugged character for him.
- The film was shot partly in rural Tamil Nadu to capture authentic village settings.
- It featured a soundtrack by composer Shankar-Ganesh, who were popular for their work in the 1980s.
- The plot involves a mission tied to the heroine, a less common narrative device in Tamil cinema at the time.
- Despite its action elements, the film did not achieve major commercial success upon release.