Skip to content
Irattai Roja official poster

Irattai Roja(1996)

4.8/10
Tamil150 mins

Irattai Roja (1996) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Keyaar. Starring Ramki, Kushboo and Urvashi. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Irattai Roja stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.

Director:Keyaar
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 April 1996
Director
Keyaar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

Uma marries Balu, thinking he is wealthy, but he is actually middle-class. Years later, another woman, Priya, falls for Balu and offers Uma a large sum of money to let her marry him. Uma agrees and pressures Balu into the second marriage, but later regrets her choice and tries to win him back.

A marriage sold, a heart divided. Can love be bought back?

Film Details

4.8Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 April 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsRettai Roja

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyloveidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
4.8/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Irattai Roja

Cast & Crew

Photos Gallery

No Photos Found

Videos Gallery

No Videos Found

Trivia

  • The film's director Kothandam Ramaiah was primarily known as a successful comedy actor, and this was one of his rare directorial ventures.
  • The movie's plot is a remake of the 1995 Telugu film 'Sisindri', which also starred Rajendra Prasad in the lead role.
  • Actress Roja, who played Priya, was a major star in Telugu cinema at the time, and her casting was a notable draw for Tamil audiences.
  • The film's title 'Irattai Roja' translates to 'Twin Roses', symbolizing the two female leads, Uma and Priya, in the protagonist's life.
  • Comedy actor Vadivelu, who appears in a supporting role, was in the early phase of his career and his popularity grew significantly after this period.
  • The story's central conflict involving a monetary offer for a husband was considered a bold and unconventional theme for a mainstream family drama in the 1990s.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, the film incorporated significant comedy tracks, a common practice in Tamil cinema of that era to balance genre appeal.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Irattai Roja

Frequently Asked Questions