Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen(1998)
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars Karthik in his 100th film and Roja in the lead roles, with Ajith Kumar appearing in a guest role. The story follows Selvam, a petty thief who falls in love with Radha, an illegitimate daughter working as a maid. Their relationship faces obstacles from Radha's wealthy but cruel family. The film was praised for its emotional storytelling, strong performances, and memorable music by S. A. Rajkumar. It won several Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Third Best Film and Best Actress for Roja. The film was remade in Telugu as Raja, in Kannada as Kanasugara, in Bengali as Shakal Sandhya, and in Odia as Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu. It was released on 15 August 1998 and became a major box office success.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 August 1998
- Director
- Vikraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Selvam is a small-time thief who hides in a house and meets Radha, a maid with a painful past. He falls in love with her but hides his feelings because of his low status. When Radha is thrown out of her home, Selvam helps her discover her singing talent. She becomes a famous singer, but her greedy family tries to separate them. Selvam must prove that his love is real.
“Love is worth every sacrifice.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
Cast reunions in this film: Ajith Kumar & Ramesh Khanna (9 films together), Vikraman & S. A. Rajkumar (7 films together), Vaiyapuri & Ramesh Khanna (7 films together), Ramesh Khanna & Madhan Bob (6 films together), Roja Selvamani & Madhan Bob (6 films together), and Vaiyapuri & S. A. Rajkumar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a popular 1978 Tamil song of the same name from the movie 'Sigappu Rojakkal'.
- This was one of the earliest films for actress Simran, who played the female lead, helping establish her career.
- Director Vikraman is known for family dramas, but this film had a more crime-oriented plot compared to his usual style.
- The movie's story revolves around the concept of 'illegitimate children', a sensitive social topic in the 1990s.
- Actor Karan played a dual role, portraying both the thief Selvam and the character Bhaskar.
- The film's music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, who was a frequent collaborator with director Vikraman.
- Despite a dramatic plot, the film included several comedy scenes featuring actors like Vivek and 'Charlie' Chaplin.