Oorukku Uzhaippavan
| Oorukku Uzhaippavan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. Krishnan Nair |
| Written by | Poovai Krishan |
| Produced by | S. Krishnan Moorthy-T. Govindarajan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | Krishnan-Sundharam |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Venus Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Oorukku Uzhaippavan (transl. Worker for the country) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran, with Vanisri and Venniradai Nirmala in supporting roles. The film is a remake of the 1970 Kannada film Baalu Belagithu.[1] It was super hit at the box office
Plot
Selvam, a secret agent, takes the place of a rich industrialist, Raja. The operation is facilitated because both men look alike. Indeed, a gang rages in the region and swindles the wealthy citizens like Raja. The mission of Selvam is to neutralize this group. The infiltrated policeman is going to find himself in the center of a large number of problems until it affects his private life. But duty comes before family.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Selvam (secret agent) and Raja (businessman)
- Vanisri as Maliga, Selvam's wife
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Kanchana, Raja's wife
- M. N. Rajam as Maliga's mother
- Kumari Padmini as Kumudha and Rita, alias Radha
- Baby Rajkumari as Rani, Raja's daughter
- Thengaï Sinivasan as Pandhuragan James Bond, Selvam's assistant
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Police inspector
- P. S. Veerappa as Nagappan
- K. Kannan as Raja Velu, Maliga's father
- M. B. Shetty as A hired man
- Shanmugasundari as Slum people
- Karikol Raju
The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.
Production
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Songs
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Idhuthan Mudhal Rathiri" | Vaali | K. J. Yesudas & Vani Jayaram | 4:27 |
| 2. | "Iravu Padagan Oruvan" | Na.Kamarassan | K. J. Yesudas | 2:13 |
| 3. | "It's Easy To Fool You" | Vaali & Randarkai (Randor Guy) (For English lyrics)[3] | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Usha Uthup | 5:21 |
| 4. | "Iravu Padagan Oruvan" (reprise) | Na. Kamarassan | K. J. Yesudas | 2:13 |
| 5. | "Azhagennum Oviyam" | Muthulingam | K. J. Yesudas & P. Susheela | 3:02 |
| 6. | "Iravu Padagan Oruvan" (reprise) | Na. Kamarassan | K. J. Yesudas & Vanisri (Dialogues) | 2:13 |
| 7. | "Iravu Padagan Oruvan" (instrumental) | No lyrics | M. S. Viswanathan | 2:13 |
| 8. | "Pillai Thamizh Paadugiren" | Muthulingam | K. J. Yesudas | 3:29 |
References
- ^ "Dr Rajkumar's 91st birth anniversary: 12 films of the actor that were released in 1970 and so complete 50 years this year". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Oorukku uzhaippavan songs". Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ http://www.msvtimes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10546&sid=c675209dfa5e819789df65cc756b391b