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| Uravu Solla Oruvan | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
| Screenplay by | Panchu Arunachalam |
| Story by | Sharad Pilgaonkar |
| Produced by | Filmalaya Ramachandran |
| Starring | Muthuraman Cho Sujatha Padmapriya |
| Cinematography | R. N. K. Prasad |
| Edited by | B. Kandhasami |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
Production company | Filmalaya Combines |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Uravu Solla Oruvan (transl. Someone to Relate to) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Devaraj–Mohan and written by Panchu Arunachalam. It is a remake of a Marathi film written by Sharad Pilgaonkar. The film stars Muthuraman, Cho, Sujatha and Padmapriya. It was released on 18 July 1975, and became a success. Sujatha won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (December 2023) |
Cast
[edit]- Muthuraman as Mohan
- Sivakumar (guest appearance)
- S. Varalakshmi (guest appearance)
- Cho
- Sujatha as Sumathi
- Padmapriya as Indra
- Senthamarai
- Vijayan
- Jayamkondan
Production
[edit]Uravu Solla Oruvan is the first film produced by Filmalaya Combines, established by Panchu Arunachalam and his friend Filmalaya Ramachandran.[1][2] It is a remake of a Marathi film,[3] written by Sharad Pilgaonkar. Production duties were handled by Ramachandran, cinematography by R. N. K. Prasad and editing by B. Kandhasami.[4]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Panimalar" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Mohana Punnagai" | K. J. Yesudas |
Release and reception
[edit]Uravu Solla Oruvan was released on 18 July 1975.[6] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the film for the cast performances, Cho's comedy, the cinematography and direction.[7] Kumudam lauded the story, Sujatha's performance, the direction and cinematography.[8] The film was a success, and its 50th day celebration was held at Shanmuga Theatre, Coimbatore.[9] Sujatha won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "திரைப்படத் தயாரிப்பாளர் பஞ்சு அருணாசலம் காலமானார்". Dinamani (in Tamil). 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (16 August 2018). "Southern Lights: The Man Who Made (And Named) Ilayaraja". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ சலன் (27 May 1979). "சமரசப் போகும் சுறுங்கிவிடும்!". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 4–5. Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Uravu Solla Oruvan (Motion picture) (in Tamil). Filmalaya Combines. 1975. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:33.
- ^ "Uravu Solla Oruvan Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Vijayabhaskar". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "ஜுலை 18ம் தேதியில் வெளியான படங்கள்..." [Films released on 18th July...]. Screen 4 Screen (in Tamil). 18 July 2020. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ காந்தன் (10 August 1975). "உறவு சொல்ல ஒருவன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 23. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "உறவு சொல்ல ஒருவன்". Kumudam (in Tamil). 1975. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ சிவகுமார் (16 April 2021). "திரைப்படச்சோலை 23: அன்னக்கிளி". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Actor Sujatha Excelled on Professional Front But Her Personal Life Was Always in Turmoil". News18. 9 March 2022. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who. Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. 1984. p. 234.
