Ooty Varai Uravu(1967)
'Ooty Varai Uravu' is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by C. V. Sridhar. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya in lead roles, with T. S. Balaiah, Muthuraman, and Nagesh in supporting roles. The story follows two women named Vijaya whose identities are swapped after a taxi accident, leading to a series of comedic and romantic complications. The film was produced by Kovai Chezhiyan and features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. It was released on 1 November 1967, on Diwali day, and became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. The film was remade in Hindi as 'Aankh Micholi' (1972) and in Telugu as 'Sri Ranga Neethulu' (1983).
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 October 1967
- Director
- C. V. Sridhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m 0
Storyline
A young woman fleeing her greedy uncle accidentally swaps identities with another woman after a taxi accident. She pretends to be the secret daughter of a wealthy businessman in Ooty. But the businessman's son discovers the lie and falls in love with her, leading to a tangled web of secrets and romance.
“Two names, one love, endless confusion.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ooty Varai Uravu
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. Muthuraman (65 films together), Nagesh & R. Muthuraman (43 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & V. K. Ramasamy (40 films together).
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.