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Uyarndha Manidhan(1968)

7.5/10
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.

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

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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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