Oli Vilakku(1968)
Oli Vilakku (1968) is a Tamil-language action film directed by Tapi Chanakya and produced by S. S. Vasan under Gemini Studios. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran in his 100th acting role, alongside Jayalalithaa and Sowcar Janaki. It is a remake of the 1966 Hindi film Phool Aur Patthar. The story follows Muthu, a burglar who rescues a widowed woman left to die during a plague outbreak. He is framed for kidnapping by her greedy in-laws who want her inheritance. The film was Gemini Studios' first colour production, shot in Eastmancolor. It was released on 20 September 1968 and became one of the most successful Tamil films of the year. The climax was changed from the original at Ramachandran's suggestion, with the widow dying and the hero marrying the other woman.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 20 September 1968
- Director
- Tapi Chanakya
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A career criminal named Muthu breaks into a house during a plague and finds a dying widow named Shanti. He saves her life, but her cruel in-laws accuse him of kidnapping. Muthu must fight to protect Shanti and clear his name while escaping his past criminal life.
“A thief finds love and redemption.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oli Vilakku
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jayalalitha (46 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & Jayalalitha (26 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Sowcar Janaki (13 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Tapi Chanakya (4 films together), and M. G. Ramachandran & Tapi Chanakya (3 films together).