Ulle Veliye(1993)
Ulle Veliye (1993) is a Tamil-language crime film directed by R. Parthiban. The film stars Parthiban, Aishwarya, and Shenbagam in lead roles. It follows Gajendran, a man born in jail who becomes a corrupt police officer. His life changes after a woman sacrifices herself for him. The film was noted for its vulgar scenes and double-entendres. It became a box office success despite mixed critical reception. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was remade in Hindi as Mr. Azaad in 1994. It was released on April 16, 1993.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 April 1993
- Director
- R. Parthiban
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
Gajendran is born in jail after his mother is framed for murder. Society treats him as a criminal, so he becomes a small-time crook. He cheats to become a police officer and takes bribes from everyone. A woman's sacrifice reforms him, but he must decide whether to fight corruption legally or take justice into his own hands.
“Born in jail. Destined to break out.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ulle Veliye
Cast reunions in this film: Venniradai Moorthy & Ilayaraja (42 films together), Ilayaraja & Silk Smitha (25 films together), Ilayaraja & Rajeev (12 films together), R. Parthiban & Ilayaraja (11 films together), Seetha & Ilayaraja (11 films together), and Ilayaraja & Sabitha Anand (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ulle Veliye' translates to 'Inside Outside', hinting at its dual narrative structure.
- Director R. Parthiban also played the lead role, a common practice in his early career.
- This was one of the few films where actress Aishwarya, distinct from the later Bollywood star, played the female lead.
- The movie was noted for its experimental storytelling, a trademark of Parthiban's filmmaking style.
- It featured music by composer Deva, who was rising to prominence in Tamil cinema during the early 1990s.
- The film's release coincided with a period of many low-budget, experimental films in the Tamil industry.
- Some scenes were shot in lesser-known locations in Chennai to maintain a realistic, grounded feel.