Who directed Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi?

Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and released in 1978. K. S. Gopalakrishnan is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi?

Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi stars Jaishankar alongside Sripriya, Thengai Srinivasan. The film marks a collaboration between Jaishankar and director K. S. Gopalakrishnan within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi?

The music for Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi was composed by Sankar Ganesh. Sankar Ganesh is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi(1978)

Tamil• mins•Updated 4 May 2026

Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It stars Jaishankar and Sripriya in lead roles. The story follows a man with a childlike mind who faces cruelty from his village. He falls in love with a woman who sees his true heart. The film explores themes of innocence, social judgment, and unconditional love. Its music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. The film was released on 25 February 1978.

Director:K. S. Gopalakrishnan

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1978
Director: K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Language: Tamil

Storyline

A kind-hearted man with a child's mind is mocked by his village. He falls in love with a woman who loves him back. But her family and the villagers try to tear them apart. He must prove that his innocence is not a weakness.

“A child's heart in a man's world”