Uyirullavarai Usha
| Uyirullavarai Usha | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | T. Rajendar |
| Written by | T. Rajendar |
| Produced by | Usha Rajendar |
| Starring | T. Rajendar Saritha Ganga Nalini |
| Cinematography | Soman |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | T. Rajendar |
Production company | Thanjai Cini Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Uyirullavarai Usha (transl. Lifelong with Usha) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written, directed and scored by T. Rajendar. The film stars Rajendar, Saritha, Ganga and Nalini. It is the debut for Rajendar and Nalini in leading roles. The film was released on 4 March 1983. It was remade in Kannada as Premigala Saval (1984) and in Hindi as Aag Aur Shola (1986),[1] and dubbed in Telugu as Prema Sagaram.[2][3]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (May 2022) |
Cast
[edit]- T. Rajendar
- Saritha
- Ganga
- Nalini
- Radha Ravi
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Manohar
- Goundamani
- S. S. Chandran
- Selvaraj
- Usilaimani
- Gandhimathi
- Savithri
- Kalaichelvi
- Chandra
Production
[edit]The lead role was originally offered to Rajinikanth, who could not accept, resulting in T. Rajendar debuting as lead actor.[4] The film also marked the acting debut of Nalini as lead actress.[5]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the lyrics.[6][7] For the dubbed Telugu version Prema Sagaram, all lyrics were written by Rajasri.[8] The song "Indralogathu" was later sampled by Flying Lotus for "GNG BNG" from the album Los Angeles (2008).[9]
- Tamil
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Adi Ennadi" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 04:35 |
| "Unnaithane" | Kalayanam, S. Janaki | 05:56 |
| "Mogam Vanthu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 04:43 |
| "Indralogathu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, B.S. Sasireka | 04:43 |
| "Kat Adippom" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:22 |
| "Vaigai Karai Katre" | K. J. Yesudas | 04:44 |
| "Ithayamathai Kovil Enren" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:10 |
- Telugu version
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Banthade Bangaaru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:38 |
| "Chakkanaina O Chirugali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:31 |
| "Naamam Pettu Naamam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 03:53 |
| "Nee Thalape Maikam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 05:47 |
| "Neelo Naalo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 04:46 |
| "Andhalolike Sundari" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | 04:27 |
| "Hrudayamane Kovelalo" | Madhavapeddi Ramesh | 04:40 |
Release and reception
[edit]Uyirullavarai Usha was released on 4 March 1983.[10] Rajendar struggled to find a distributor for the film, with the trade blaming him of "going back to the M.G.R. era". Despite these criticisms, the film became successful at the box-office.[5] Ananda Vikatan said the film's plus points were its songs and score.[11] Thiraignani of Kalki criticised the film for having a Oru Thalai Ragam hangover.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Arunachalam, Param (2020). BollySwar: 1981–1990. Mavrix Infotech. p. 682. ISBN 9788193848227.
- ^ Anantharam, Chitra Deepa (27 March 2017). "I am the pioneer of kuthu: T Rajendherr". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "ఒక తరాన్ని ప్రేమలో ముంచెత్తిన ప్రేమసాగరం". Sakshi (in Telugu). 4 April 2018. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ Prasad, Arun (4 February 2023). "டி.ராஜேந்தர் நடிகராவதற்கு காரணமாக இருந்த ரஜினிகாந்த்… இது என்னப்பா புது கதையா இருக்கு!!". CineReporters (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ a b Shiva Kumar, S. (20 March 1983). "Super-hit". Mid-Day. p. 25. Archived from the original on 12 July 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Uyirullavarai Usha". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Uyirullavarai Usha Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by T.Rajendar". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Premasagaram". Gaana. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Patil, Adwait (13 December 2016). "10 Great Songs That Subtly Sample South Asian Sounds". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "ரஜினி படத்துடன் மோதி வெற்றி கண்ட டி.ராஜேந்தர் படம்". News18 (in Tamil). 4 March 2023. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "உயிருள்ளவரை உஷா". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 1983. p. 9. Retrieved 11 May 2022 – via Issuu.
- ^ திரைஞானி (20 March 1983). "உயிருள்ளவரை உஷா". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 56–57. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.