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Ulagam Sutrum Valiban(1973)

7.8/10
Tamil178 mins

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) is a 178-minute Tamil film directed by M. G. Ramachandran. Starring Chandrakala, R. S. Manohar and M. G. Chakrapani. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Ulagam Sutrum Valiban stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1973.

Mood:
suspensefulinspiringemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 May 1973
Director
M. G. Ramachandran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 58m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A scientist creates a way to capture lightning for energy. An enemy steals the formula for a dangerous scheme. When the scientist vanishes, his brother travels the globe to find him and stop the threat.

A brother's global quest to save his scientist sibling.

Film Details

7.8Rating
178Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 May 1973
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulinspiringemotional
Themes
survivaljusticefamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot in multiple countries, including Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
  • The film's title translates to 'The Youth Who Traveled the World,' reflecting its global shooting locations.
  • Director and star M.G. Ramachandran performed many of his own stunts, including a famous fight on a moving train.
  • The movie was a major box office hit, running for over 100 days in many theaters across Tamil Nadu.
  • It was one of the earliest Tamil films to blend science fiction elements with a masala action drama format.
  • The film's climax was shot at the Meenambakkam airport, a rare permission granted at the time.
  • Composer M.S. Viswanathan recorded a portion of the soundtrack in Japan to incorporate local musical influences.

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