Ulavuthurai(1998)
Ulavuthurai (1998) is a Tamil-language action film directed by D. S. Ramesh Selvan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Meena, and Sanghavi in lead roles, with Radha Ravi, Janagaraj, and Hemanth Ravan in supporting parts. The story follows Commodore Vasanth Periyasamy, a decorated naval officer who is betrayed by corrupt colleagues after his wife is killed during a terrorist exchange. Framed as a traitor, he fakes his death and lives anonymously as a car driver named Krishnamoorthy. Years later, when mysterious deaths at sea threaten national security, the navy secretly recruits him to investigate. The film is notable for being Vijayakanth's 125th film and the first Tamil movie to feature underwater cinematography. It was released on 14 January 1998 during the Pongal festival and received mixed reviews from critics. The music was composed by Shah with lyrics by Vairamuthu.
Quick Facts
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- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1998
- Director
- Ramesh Selvan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m 0
Storyline
A respected naval officer is betrayed by his own colleagues and loses his wife in a failed rescue operation. Framed as a traitor, he fakes his death and starts a new life as a humble car driver. Years later, when a series of mysterious deaths at sea baffles the navy, they secretly call him back to investigate. He must choose between his quiet anonymity and his duty to his country.
“Betrayed. Buried. Back for justice.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ulavuthurai
Cast reunions in this film: Meena & Vijayakanth (5 films together), and Meena & Sanghavi (3 films together).