
Oru Oorla(2014)
Tamil mins
Oru Oorla (2014) is a Tamil film directed by Vasantha Kumar K S. Starring Annapoorani, Murali and Ventakesh. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Oru Oorla stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.
Director:Vasantha Kumar K S
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 March 2014
- Director
- Vasantha Kumar K S
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A scrap yard worker named Theri becomes an alcoholic after his mother dies and his family rejects him. His life changes completely when his sister-in-law has a baby girl, because he believes his mother has been reborn as his niece. He dedicates himself to protecting the child, but a violent fight between his brother and a sex worker leads to a tragedy.
“A broken man finds new life in a little girl.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 March 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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AnnapooraniActor
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MuraliActor
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Neha PatilActor
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VentakeshActor
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VenkateshActor
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Vasantha Kumar K SDirector
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K. S. VasanthakumarDirector
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P. VelusamyCrew
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- The film was shot in just 15 days on a very low budget, using many first-time technicians.
- Director Vasantha Kumar K S also worked as the film's editor and handled the camera for some scenes.
- Actor M. S. Bhaskar, who plays a key role, is better known for his comedy but took on a serious dramatic part here.
- The movie's title 'Oru Oorla' translates to 'In a Town', reflecting its focus on a small, specific community.
- It was screened at the Chennai International Film Festival in 2014, gaining recognition in the festival circuit.
- The story was inspired by real-life observations of scrap collectors and their familial struggles in Tamil Nadu.
- Much of the film was shot using natural light and in real locations to maintain a raw, documentary-like feel.