Ooru Vittu Ooru Vandhu(1990)
Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu (transl. From town to town) is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan, Gautami, Goundamani, Senthil, and Sangili Murugan. The story follows Selvaraj, a village farmer, who marries his cousin Kamatchi after her wedding is cancelled due to dowry issues. Kamatchi becomes possessed by the ghost of Mariana, a woman murdered in Singapore. Selvaraj travels to Singapore with Kamatchi and two comedic priests to uncover the truth behind Mariana's death and prove his father's innocence. The film is notable for its blend of horror and comedy, with the Goundamani-Senthil comedy subplot in Singapore gaining particular popularity. The music, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features the hit song 'Sorgame Endralum'. The film was released on 14 July 1990.
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 July 1990
- Director
- Gangai Amaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A village farmer named Selvaraj marries his cousin Kamatchi after her wedding is cancelled. Soon, Kamatchi is possessed by the ghost of a murdered woman. The ghost forces Selvaraj to travel to Singapore to uncover the truth about her death and save his father from prison.
“From village to Singapore, a ghost leads the way”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ooru Vittu Ooru Vandhu
Cast reunions in this film: Ramarajan & Ilayaraja (25 films together), Ilayaraja & Gouthami (22 films together), Ilayaraja & Gangai Amaran (15 films together), Ilayaraja & Kanaka (15 films together), Ramarajan & Gangai Amaran (8 films together), and Ramarajan & Gouthami (6 films together).
Trivia
- This film was directed by Gangai Amaran, the elder brother of famous music composer Ilaiyaraaja.
- The movie's title translates to 'Leaving One Town, Coming to Another', hinting at its village-to-city story.
- Actor Ramarajan, the lead, was a popular star known for films set in rural Tamil Nadu during this period.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja did not score the music; the soundtrack was instead created by Gangai Amaran himself.
- The film features comedian Goundamani, who was at the peak of his popularity in the early 1990s.
- It was released during a time when many Tamil films focused on the contrast between village life and city life.
- Actress Gouthami, who played the female lead, was also a well-known anchor for the TV show 'Superhit Muracu'.