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Ooty Varai Uravu(1967)

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Tamil157 mins

Ooty Varai Uravu (1967) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by C. V. Sridhar. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya and T. S. Balaiah.

Director:C. V. Sridhar
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 October 1967
Director
C. V. Sridhar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
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Storyline

A man meets a woman on a train and helps her with her luggage. He discovers she claims to be his long-lost half-sister. When he gets home, she is already living there in luxury, but he questions if her story is true.

A stranger claims to be family. Is she telling the truth?

Film Details

0.0Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 October 1967
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Ooty Varai Uravu' but was later re-released in some areas as 'Ooty Varai Uravu?', adding a question mark to hint at the mystery.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films of the era shot extensively in the hill station of Ooty, using its landscapes to enhance the story's mood.
  • Director C.V. Sridhar was known for sophisticated urban romances, making this family mystery drama a slight shift from his usual style.
  • The plot revolves around a 'lost and found' sibling, a theme popular in 1960s Tamil cinema, often used to explore family secrets.
  • Actor Baliah, who plays the father, was a respected character actor known for his roles as stern yet emotional patriarchs.
  • The film's music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan, though it is not among his most widely remembered soundtracks today.
  • The movie's promotional material highlighted the scenic Ooty train journey, a visual attraction for audiences at the time.

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