Udaya Geetham(1985)
Udaya Geetham is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi, and Revathi in lead roles, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting roles. The story follows Arun, a popular singer sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit, and his fan Shanthi, who marries him to seek revenge but later helps him prove his innocence. The film is notable for its emotional plot twists, strong performances, and Ilaiyaraaja's celebrated soundtrack, which includes songs set in Carnatic ragas like Sankarabharanam and Dhenuka. Udaya Geetham was a commercial success, running for over 148 days in theaters and achieving silver jubilee status. It was released on April 13, 1985.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- K. Rangaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A famous singer named Arun is sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit. A mysterious young fan named Shanthi marries him in prison, but she has a secret plan for revenge. As they work together to uncover the truth, they must outsmart the police and find the real killer before it is too late.
“A song of love, betrayal, and justice.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Udaya Geetham
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Mohan (38 films together), Ilayaraja & Revathi (32 films together), Lakshmi & Ilayaraja (20 films together), Ilayaraja & K. Rangaraj (8 films together), Ilayaraja & Motherland Pictures (4 films together), and Mohan & K. Rangaraj (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Rangarajan K was better known as a popular dialogue writer for many successful Tamil films.
- This movie was one of the early films for actor Sathyaraj, who played a supporting role before becoming a leading star.
- The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja was released under the title 'Udhaya Geetham', sharing the film's name.
- A key plot involves a charity concert, a theme that reflected real-life fundraising events common in 1980s Tamil cinema.
- Actress Radha, who played the female lead, was at the peak of her popularity when this film was released.
- The movie's release coincided with a period when stories about musicians and performers were frequent in Tamil cinema.
- Despite the dramatic plot, the film is not widely remembered today compared to other major releases from that year.