Uyirile Kalanthathu(2000)
Uyirile Kalanthathu is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. R. Jaya in her directorial debut. The film stars Suriya, Jyothika, and Raghuvaran in lead roles, with Sivakumar and Radhika playing supporting characters. The story follows Suriya, a medical student, and his elder brother Raghuram, a district collector who secretly harbors intense jealousy toward him. When Raghuram discovers Suriya's relationship with Priya, he schemes to destroy his brother's happiness, leading to a dramatic confrontation. The film explores sibling rivalry and family dynamics with strong performances from the cast. It marked the first on-screen collaboration between Suriya and his real-life father Sivakumar. The film was shot in Chennai, Bangalore, and Mysore, and released on 23 September 2000.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 September 2000
- Director
- K. R. Jeya
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Suriya is a happy medical student in love with Priya. His elder brother Raghuram pretends to care but secretly hates him. Raghuram tries to ruin Suriya's life by exposing his relationship to Priya's dangerous brother. When the plan fails, Raghuram takes matters into his own hands with deadly intent.
“Brotherhood tested by jealousy and love”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Uyirile Kalanthathu
Cast reunions in this film: Vaiyapuri & Deva (15 films together), Chinni Jayanth & Deva (15 films together), Deva & Raghuvaran (15 films together), Kovai Sarala & Deva (14 films together), Kovai Sarala & Chinni Jayanth (12 films together), and Suriya & Jyothika (6 films together).
Trivia
- This film was the directorial debut of Jaya K R, who was previously known as a film journalist and critic.
- The movie's title, 'Uyirile Kalanthathu', translates to 'Mixed with Life', hinting at the film's emotional core.
- Actor Livingston, known for his comedy roles, played a key supporting character, adding a lighter touch to the drama.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific composer known for his work in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- It was released during a period when family dramas with action elements were a popular genre in Tamil cinema.
- The conflict between the pampered younger brother and the resentful elder brother was a central theme, reflecting common family dynamics in Indian storytelling.