Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa(1971)
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by C.V. Sridhar. The film stars Ravichandran, Kanchana, and Nagesh in lead roles. The story follows a poor young man who sneaks into his lover's home by pretending to be a famous heart specialist. His lies create chaos when the real doctor arrives in town. The film was produced under the Chitralaya banner and features music by Baskar. It is known for its lighthearted tone and strong performances by the cast. The movie was released on January 14, 1971, and received positive reviews for its entertaining plot and comedic timing.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1971
- Director
- N. C. Chakravarthi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A poor young man named Ravi falls in love with Janaki, whose father wants her to marry a rich doctor. To win her family's approval, Ravi sneaks into their home pretending to be the doctor. His lies spiral out of control when the real doctor unexpectedly arrives.
“Love enters without permission”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan (57 films together), Ravichandran & Nagesh (30 films together), Nagesh & Thengai Srinivasan (25 films together), Ravichandran & M. S. Viswanathan (20 films together), and Nagesh & Sachu (16 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by N. C. Chakravarthi, who was primarily a cinematographer for many classic movies.
- The film's title 'Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa' is a popular phrase from a classic Tamil poem by Subramania Bharati.
- Actor Nagesh, known for comic roles, plays a central dramatic character who raises an abandoned child.
- The song 'Avalukkenna Azhagu' became a hit and is still remembered for its melody by composer M. S. Viswanathan.
- Baby Shanthi, the child artist, appeared in several films as a popular infant star during that era.
- The movie blends a light-hearted romance plot with a sudden dramatic twist involving the mysterious child.
- It was released during a period when multi-star cast films with intertwined stories were gaining popularity in Tamil cinema.