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Uyarndha Manidhan(1968)
Tamil168 mins
Uyarndha Manidhan (1968) is a 168-minute Tamil film directed by Krishnan-Panju. Starring Sowcar Janaki, Vanisri and V. K. Ramasamy. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Uyarndha Manidhan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1968.
Director:Krishnan-Panju
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1968
- Director
- Krishnan-Panju
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A wealthy young man named Raju befriends the poor, unlike his father. He falls in love with a poor girl named Parvathi, but his father forces him to marry another woman, Vimala. The story follows the tragic events that happen to Raju after this cruel decision.
“A wealthy heir's forbidden love sparks a tragic family rift.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
168Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1968
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsUyarndha Manithan · Uyarntha Manithan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyjusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Sivaji GanesanActor
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Major SundarrajanActor
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SivakumarActor
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Sowcar JanakiActor
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VanisriActor
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V. K. RamasamyActor
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ManoramaActor
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S. A. AsokanActor
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Krishnan-PanjuDirector
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R. KrishnanDirector
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
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A.V.M. ProductionsProducer
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M. MuruganCrew
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Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Bengali movie 'Uttar Purush', but the director duo Krishnan-Panju adapted it heavily for Tamil audiences.
- Sivaji Ganesan's powerful performance in the climax court scene is often cited as a masterclass in acting by critics.
- The movie's success helped solidify the popularity of the 'rich man-poor girl' romance trope in Tamil cinema of that era.
- Actress Sowcar Janaki, who played a key role, was already a well-established star in multiple Indian languages by this time.
- The film's soundtrack by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy was a major hit, with songs like 'Naan Paadum Paadal' remaining popular.
- It was one of the few films where Sivaji Ganesan's character faces severe legal and social consequences, deviating from typical hero narratives.
- The title 'Uyarndha Manidhan' translates to 'Exalted Human', reflecting the moral stature of the protagonist despite his struggles.
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