Uyir was directed by Somasundar and released in 1971. Somasundar is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Uyir stars V. S. Raghavan alongside Lakshmi, Saroja devi, R. Muthuraman. The film marks a collaboration between V. S. Raghavan and director Somasundar within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Uyir?

The music for Uyir was composed by Salil Chowdhury. Salil Chowdhury is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Uyir(1971)

Tamil• mins•Updated 4 May 2026

Uyir is a 1971 Tamil drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. It stars Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role as a poor farmer. The film follows his desperate fight to save his son's life after a serious illness. The story highlights the emotional and financial struggles of a rural family. The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of poverty and parental love. It was released in India in 1971. No streaming information is currently available.

Director:Somasundar

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1971
Director: Somasundar
Language: Tamil

Storyline

A poor farmer named Raju faces the worst moment of his life. His young son falls critically ill and needs an expensive surgery. With no money and no help from anyone, Raju must make an impossible choice. He is willing to lose everything to save his child.

“A father's love has no price.”