Ullaasam(1997)
Ullaasam is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film directed and co-written by the duo JD–Jerry. It stars Ajith Kumar, Vikram, and Maheswari in lead roles, with Raghuvaran, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and Srividya in supporting parts. The story follows two boys from neighboring families: one becomes a violent criminal, the other a gentle singer, and both fall for the same woman. Produced by Amitabh Bachchan under his banner Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited, it marks his first Tamil production. The film received mixed reviews and was a box office failure, but remains notable as the only film featuring both Ajith and Vikram together. It was released on 23 May 1997.
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- Theatrical Release
- 23 May 1997
- Director
- J.D-Jerry
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Guru is a violent gangster raised by a crime boss. Dev is a kind singer raised by an honest bus driver. Both boys grow up as neighbors but walk different paths. When Megha enters their lives, she falls for Guru and wants to change him. Dev secretly loves her too. Guru must choose between crime and love. Dev must choose between his feelings and his friend's happiness.
“Two friends. One love. One sacrifice.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ullaasam
Cast reunions in this film: Ajith Kumar & Vikram (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ullasam' means 'happiness' or 'joy' in Tamil, contrasting with its crime-driven plot.
- This was one of the few films where veteran singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam played a significant acting role, not just a cameo.
- The movie featured a young Vikram in a supporting role before he became a major leading star in Tamil cinema.
- Director Jerald Arockiam was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his early directorial ventures.
- The soundtrack by Deva included a hit romantic duet, but the film itself had a modest box office performance.
- A key theme was the moral conflict between two fathers raising each other's sons, a less common narrative in 90s Tamil action films.
- Actor Raghuvaran, known for villain roles, played a complex character who was both a criminal and a father figure.