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Orey Vaanam Orey Bhoomi(1979)

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Orey Vaanam Orey Bhoomi is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Jaishankar, K. R. Vijaya, and Seema in lead roles. The story follows Shankar, a village man who travels to America for a better life. He falls in love with Lakshmi back home but meets Seetha in the United States. The film explores the conflict between tradition and modernity through a love triangle. It was the first Tamil film to be shot in the United States, with locations including Niagara Falls and Kennedy Airport. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was released on 22 June 1979 and was simultaneously made in Malayalam as Ezhamkadalinakkare.

Director:I. V. Sasi
Filmed In:India, United States (Niagara Falls, Kennedy Airport), Canada
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1979
Director
I. V. Sasi
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Shankar leaves his village and his love Lakshmi to chase the American dream. In America, he meets Seetha, a modern woman who offers him a new life. Torn between his promise to Lakshmi and his feelings for Seetha, Shankar must choose between two worlds. Lakshmi travels to America to find him, leading to an emotional confrontation.

One sky, one earth, two loves

Film Details

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Release Date31 December 1979
Filmed InIndia, United States (Niagara Falls, Kennedy Airport), Canada

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Orey Vaanam Orey Bhoomi

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), and K. R. Vijaya & Jaishankar (28 films together).

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