Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga(1990)
Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by M. Saravanan and Balasubramanian under AVM Productions. The film stars Sathyaraj in a dual role as Raja and Quarter Govindan, alongside Gautami, Rupini, and Saranya. The story follows a wealthy man who returns from the United States and discovers a poor lookalike, leading to a plan where the lookalike impersonates him to confuse enemies and earn money for his sister's wedding. The film features music composed by R. D. Burman with background score by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and lyrics by Vairamuthu. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Art Director for Salam. The film was released on 14 April 1990 and received positive reviews for its entertainment value.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1990
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A rich man returns from America and finds a poor lookalike. They swap lives to help each other. The poor man must act rich while the rich man hides from enemies. Love and confusion follow.
“Two faces, one destiny”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Senthil & Manorama (41 films together), Goundamani & Manorama (40 films together), Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), Senthil & Charlie (24 films together), and Sathyaraj & Senthil (17 films together).
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.