Iruvar Ullam(1963)
Iruvar Ullam is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by L. V. Prasad and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles, with M. R. Radha, S. V. Ranga Rao, and Padmini Priyadarshini in supporting roles. Based on Lakshmi's novel Pen Manam, the story follows Selvam, a medical student and playboy, who is forced into marriage with Shanta, a teacher who dislikes him. When a former lover is murdered, Selvam becomes the prime suspect. The film was noted for its blend of romance and courtroom drama. It was a box office success, running for over 100 days, and is considered a trendsetter for post-marriage narratives in Tamil cinema. The film was released on 29 March 1963.
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- Theatrical Release
- 28 March 1963
- Director
- L. V. Prasad
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A carefree medical student named Selvam falls for a principled school teacher, Shanta. She rejects him because of his playboy reputation. Forced into marriage, their relationship is strained. When a woman from Selvam's past is murdered, he is the prime suspect. Shanta must decide if she believes in his innocence.
“Two hearts, one destiny.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Iruvar Ullam
Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & K. V. Mahadevan (35 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. R. Radha (31 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Saroja Devi (14 films together), Saroja Devi & K. V. Mahadevan (14 films together), Saroja Devi & M. R. Radha (14 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & M. R. Radha (11 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by L.V. Prasad that starred Gemini Ganesan.
- The film's music was composed by the famous duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, who were at their peak in the 1960s.
- Actress Rajasree made her Tamil film debut with this movie, playing one of the female leads.
- The story is based on the 1961 Hindi film 'Jhumroo', which itself was adapted from a Bengali novel.
- A major song sequence was filmed at the popular tourist location Kodaikanal Lake.
- The film's title translates to 'Two Hearts', reflecting the central romantic conflict.
- Despite the lead character's playful nature, the plot ultimately reinforces traditional marital values of the era.