Ooty(1999)
'Ooty' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Anwar. The film stars Murali as Balu Balakumar and Roja Selvamani as Charulatha, with Ajay Kapoor, Rajesh, and Chinni Jayanth in supporting roles. The story follows Balu, a loyal young man who sacrifices his love for Charu to marry his pregnant cousin Ria, protecting his family's honor. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Ooty hill station, the film explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and unrequited love. The soundtrack was composed by Deva, featuring songs like 'India India' and 'Ooty Malai'. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for Murali's performance and the first half, but criticism for its slow second half. It was released on 7 November 1999.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 November 1999
- Director
- Anwar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Balu falls in love with Charu in the hills of Ooty. But when his cousin Ria becomes pregnant and is abandoned, Balu's uncle asks him to marry her. Torn between love and family duty, Balu must make a choice that will change his life forever.
“Love lost, duty kept.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ooty
Cast reunions in this film: Deva & Roja Selvamani (22 films together), Murali & Deva (16 films together), Vaiyapuri & Deva (15 films together), Chinni Jayanth & Deva (15 films together), Ramji & Deva (6 films together), and Vaiyapuri & Chinni Jayanth (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ooty' refers to the popular hill station Ootacamund, but most of the film was not actually shot there.
- This was one of the early films for actor Prashanth after a major career slump, attempting a comeback.
- Director Anwar was primarily known for action films, making this romantic drama a notable shift in his work.
- The plot involving a man taking blame for a pregnancy was considered a bold theme for mainstream Tamil cinema in 1999.
- The movie's soundtrack by composer S. A. Rajkumar did not achieve the same popularity as his earlier hits.
- Actress Rambha, who played a key role, was at the peak of her popularity in Tamil films during this period.
- The film's release faced competition from several other major Tamil films, affecting its box office performance.