
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban(1973)
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.
Director:M. G. Ramachandran
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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M. G. RamachandranActor
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M. N. NambiarActor
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LathaActor
→#4C
ChandrakalaActor
→#5
R. S. ManoharActor
→#6M
M. G. ChakrapaniActor
→#7V
V. GopalakrishnanActor
→#8
Manjula VijayakumarActor
→#9
#10L
Latha SethupathiActor
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NageshActor
→#11
M. G. RamachandranDirector
→#12M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#13M
M.G.R. EnterprisesProducer
→#14
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S. K. T. SamiCrew
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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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