
Ooty Varai Uravu(1967)
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 0
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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ooty Varai Uravu
Actor-Composer110 films →
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Actor-Composer69 films →
Vijaya-Music Composer69 films →
Actor-Composer65 films →
Actor-Actor43 films →
Actor-Composer40 films →
Vijaya-Actor38 films →
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Actor-Actor38 films →
Vijaya-Actor32 films →
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Actor-Actor31 films →
Actor-Actor24 films →
Vijaya-Actor20 films →
Actor-Actor20 films →
Actor-Actor19 films →
Vijaya-Actor16 films →
Actor-Actor16 films →
Actor-Alamelu(Thirupathy's wife)16 films →






