Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu(1976)
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sujatha in lead roles. It is based on a novel of the same name by Pushpa Thangadurai. The story follows Ravi, who accidentally kills his friend while protecting his lover Radha, and is sentenced to life imprisonment. After six years, he is released and finds Radha married to another man. The film explores the emotional turmoil of a love that cannot be fulfilled. It was praised for its performances and direction. Muthuraman won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil, and Haasan won Best Actor – Tamil. The film was released on 4 June 1976.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 57m 0
Storyline
Ravi loves his neighbor Radha. His friend tries to molest her, and Ravi accidentally kills him. Ravi is sent to prison for life. Years later, he is released and returns home. He finds Radha married to another man. He cannot forget her. He asks her for one day together to fulfill his dreams. Radha must choose between her husband and her first love.
“A love that waited too long”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Vijayakumar (44 films together), Ilayaraja & S. P. Muthuraman (43 films together), Ilayaraja & Sujatha (20 films together), Vijayakumar & Sujatha (20 films together), and Ilayaraja & Babu (16 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film where S. P. Muthuraman directed actor Sivakumar.
- The film's title is a famous line from a popular Tamil poem by Kannadasan.
- Actress Sripriya played the female lead, marking a key collaboration with director Muthuraman.
- The movie was produced by Sivakumar's father-in-law, the veteran film producer T. R. Srinivasan.
- It features music by M. S. Viswanathan during his successful partnership with lyricist Kannadasan.
- The story deals with a wrongful imprisonment, a recurring social theme in 1970s Tamil cinema.
- The film released the same year as the blockbuster 'Moondru Mudichu', also starring Sivakumar.