Uruvam

Uruvam
Directed by G. M. Kumar
Produced by D. P. Singh
Tarun Jalan
Written by G. M. Kumar
R. P. Viswam (dialogues)
Starring
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography K. Rajpreeth
Ilavarasan
Dhayal
Edited by A. P. Manivannan
Production
company
Prathik Pictures
Distributed by Prathik Pictures
Release dates
  • 15 March 1991
Running time
 90 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil

Uruvam is a 1991 Tamil horror film directed by G. M. Kumar. The film features Mohan, Pallavi, R. P. Viswam, débutante Veera Pandiyan and Jaimala in lead roles. The film, produced by D. P. Singh and Tarun Jalan, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 15 March 1991.[1][2][3]

Plot

The illegitimate son of a rich man loses the battle of court over the palatial house which he has been living. So he appeals Bangaru Muni (Sathyajith) and he sets of a devastating black magic attack on the legitimate son Mohan (Mohan) and his family. Mohan lives happily with his wife (Jaimala), his two children, his sister Raasi (Pallavi), his brother-in-law Ashok (Veera Pandiyan) and his wife's sister Meena (Roshini). They all move to the palatial house. Mohan is an atheist who doesn't believe in the supernatural. Soon, the family are disturbed by a supernatural force. Finally, Jolna Swamy (R. P. Viswam) comes to their rescue and fights against the evil who is in Mohan's body.

Cast

Production

Development

G. M. Kumar, K. Bhagyaraj's former assistant director, is known for the hit film Aruvadai Naal. After the failure of his films Pick Pocket starring Sathyaraj and Radha and Irumbu Pookkal starring Karthik and Pallavi, G. M. Kumar began work on his next film, also his first horror film. The film was produced by Pallavi's brother and another partner.[3][4]

Casting

Mohan accepted the offer of the protagonist and hoped for a fresh lease in his career. Actress Pallavi signed on for this new project with G. M. Kumar who acted in two of his previous films. R. P. Viswam would have a vital role of a Swamy and was also responsible for the dialogue. The newcomer Arasavarathan would essay the role as Pallavi's husband while Jaimala would play as Mohan's wife. Three different cinematographers : K. Rajpreeth, Ilavarasan and Dhayal handle the camera, K. A. Balan was signed up as the art director, while A. P. Manivannan took up the post of the editor.[3]

Filming

The film made on low budget, G. M. Kumar shot the film with three different units, each unit consisting of an assistant director and a cinematographer : S. Govindaraj with K. Rajpreeth, S. Selvakumar with Ilavarasan and D. Narayanamoorthy with Dhayal. G. M. Kumar managed to complete the film within 12 days. The film doesn't have any fights and has only one song. Ilaiyaraaja provided mainly the background music and composed only one song. The film was censored by the Indian Central Board of Film Certification, which gave the film an "A" certificate, an adult rating, due to its "mix of soft porn and hard horror".[3]

Soundtrack

Uruvam
Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja
Released 1991
Recorded 1991
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 1:24
Producer Ilaiyaraaja

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1991, features 1 track with lyrics written by himself.[5]

Track Song Singer(s) Duration
1 "Puthiya Varusam" Chorus 1:24

Reception

The film ultimately bombed at the box-office but the film has grown a strong cult film.It destroyed the career of Mohan, He should have not chosen this film at any cost. Mohan phenomenon came to an end with this film.

References

  1. ↑ "Filmography of uruvam". cinesouth.com. Retrieved 2013-06-11.
  2. ↑ "Ooruvam (1991) Tamil Movie". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Uruvam", The Indian Express, 1991-02-22: 7, retrieved 2013-06-22
  4. ↑ "GM Kumar - Director Bala's Pick". 05-06-2011. Retrieved 2013-06-22. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ↑ "Uruvam - Old - Songs at ThiraiPaadal.com". thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 2013-06-22.

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