Urangatha Ninaivugal(1983)
Urangatha Ninaivugal is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and produced by R. Bhaskaran under Sugandhavani. The film stars Sivakumar, Menaka, Rajeev, and Radhika in lead roles. The story follows Rishi, a man tormented by guilt over a past accident involving his former lover Gowri. Unable to sleep, he isolates himself until Uma enters his life and offers love and healing. The film explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption through its emotional narrative. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, with the song 'Narumana Malargalin' set in the Vagadheeswari raga. The film was released on 24 February 1983 and is remembered for its heartfelt performances and music.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- R. Bhaskaran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Rishi is a man haunted by a tragic accident from his past. He cannot sleep because guilt consumes him. When Uma falls in love with him, he pushes her away. His former lover Gowri returns, forcing him to face the truth. Rishi must choose between running from his past or embracing love and forgiveness.
“Some dreams never let you go”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Urangatha Ninaivugal
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Ilayaraja & Sivakumar (50 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & Ilayaraja (44 films together), Balu Mahendra & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Ilayaraja & Rajeev (12 films together), and Raadhika Sarathkumar & Sivakumar (8 films together).
Trivia
- This film was one of the few Tamil movies directed by R. Bhaskaran, who was better known as a successful film producer.
- The movie's title translates to 'Memories That Won't Sleep', hinting at a story centered on lingering past events.
- Actress Radhika, who plays a key role, was early in her career and became a major star in Tamil and Telugu cinema later.
- The film's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in many 1980s Tamil films.
- It was released during a period when Sivakumar was frequently cast in family-oriented social dramas in Tamil cinema.
- The movie is not widely available for streaming today, making it a lesser-seen film from the early 80s Tamil catalog.