Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu(1983)
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced, and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The lead cast includes Raghuvaran, Sumalatha, and Manochitra. The story follows a man who rapes a woman on a rainy night and spends years haunted by guilt, while the woman raises their son alone and searches for him. The film explores themes of rape, guilt, forgiveness, and the long-term consequences of violence. It received mixed critical reviews, with praise for its opening scenes and performances but criticism for its number of songs. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and features songs in ragas like Malayamarutam and Revati. The film was released on 2 December 1983.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- C. V. Sridhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
A man rapes a woman on a rainy night and disappears. The woman becomes pregnant and raises her son alone. Years later, their paths cross again. He does not recognize her. She does not recognize him. But the truth will eventually destroy both their lives.
“One mistake. Four broken lives.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Raghuvaran (18 films together), Ilayaraja & C. V. Sridhar (9 films together), Ilayaraja & Sumalatha (7 films together), and Ilayaraja & Anuradha (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned to be directed by K. Balachander, but C. V. Sridhar eventually took over.
- This was one of the few Tamil films from the 1980s to directly address the social issue of rape and its consequences.
- Actress Sujatha performed her own scenes while pregnant in real life during the filming.
- The movie's title translates to 'Like a River Flows,' symbolizing the unstoppable flow of life and destiny.
- It featured a cameo appearance by veteran actor Sivakumar, though he was not credited in the main cast.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, included a hit song 'Poo Maalai Vaangi' sung by S. Janaki.
- Despite its serious theme, it had a moderate box office run and later gained appreciation for its bold subject.