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Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga(1990)

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Tamil142 mins

Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga (1990) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Srividya, Sathyaraj and Manorama.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 April 1990
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
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Storyline

A wealthy man named Raja returns from America to India. He discovers a lookalike named Govindan, who is poor and needs money for his sister. Raja pays Govindan to impersonate him so Raja can secretly find out who his enemies are.

Two lives, one face, a dangerous swap.

Film Details

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142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 April 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsUlagam Piranthathu Enakkaga

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentityfriendshiplove
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This film was a remake of the 1989 Telugu blockbuster 'Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu', which also starred Rajinikanth in the lead role.
  • The character name 'Quarter Govindan' became a popular nickname for comedian Goundamani, referencing his role and comedic persona.
  • The movie's plot of a rich man hiring a lookalike was a popular trope in Indian cinema, but this version heavily emphasized the contrast between America and rural Tamil Nadu.
  • Actress Khushbu, who played the female lead, was at the peak of her popularity, making this one of several successful pairings with Rajinikanth in the early 90s.
  • Director S.P. Muthuraman and Rajinikanth collaborated on over 20 films, making this one of their later comedies before Rajinikanth shifted to more action-oriented roles.
  • The comedy track featuring Goundamani and Senthil, especially scenes at the 'quarter' shop, was a major highlight and was praised more than the main storyline by some audiences.
  • Despite being a comedy, the film included a signature Rajinikanth style 'intro song' ('Naan Autokaaran') that showcased his charismatic screen presence.

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