Ullasa Paravaigal(1980)
Ullasa Paravaigal (transl. Joyful birds) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri, with Unni Mary, Major Sundarrajan, and Suruli Rajan in supporting roles. The story follows Ravi, a wealthy young man who develops pyrophobia after his lover Shenbagam dies in a house fire set by her lustful uncle. He travels to Europe for treatment, where he reunites with his childhood friend Nirmala and slowly heals. The film is notable for its extensive shooting locations in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and the United States. Ilaiyaraaja's soundtrack, featuring hits like 'Germaniyin Senthen Malare', became a chartbuster. The film was a box office success and was later dubbed into Hindi as Do Dil Deewane and Telugu as Prema Pichchi. It was released on 7 March 1980.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 April 1980
- Director
- C. V. Rajendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m 0
Storyline
After his lover dies in a fire, Ravi develops a crippling fear of flames. His family takes him to Europe for treatment, where he meets his childhood friend Nirmala. As he begins to heal, his greedy uncle follows him overseas, plotting to kill him for his fortune. Ravi must conquer his deepest fear to survive.
“Love can heal the deepest wounds.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ullasa Paravaigal
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Ilayaraja (42 films together), Ilayaraja & Major Sundarrajan (24 films together), Ilayaraja & Suruli rajan (19 films together), Kamal Haasan & Major Sundarrajan (16 films together), and Major Sundarrajan & Suruli rajan (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's plot is loosely inspired by the 1976 Hindi psychological thriller 'Maha Chor', which also dealt with a fire-related trauma.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character with a severe psychological condition, a departure from his usual heroic roles.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran comedian Nagesh in a brief but memorable role, adding a touch of humour to the intense drama.
- Music director M.S. Viswanathan composed the songs, with the track 'Kannan Vandhu' becoming a popular romantic hit of the era.
- Director C.V. Rajendran was known for family dramas, and this film marked a slight shift into psychological territory for him.
- The film's climax, involving the revelation of the protagonist's past trauma, was noted for its emotional intensity at the time of release.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the female lead, was a popular pairing with Sivakumar in several successful films during this period.