''Uyirullavarai Usha'' () is a 1983 Indian

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written, directed and scored by T. Rajendar. The film stars Rajendar,

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. It is the debut for Rajendar and Nalini in leading roles. The film was released on 4 March 1983. It was remade in

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'' (1984) and in

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as '' Aag Aur Shola'' (1986), and dubbed in Telugu as ''Prema Sagaram''.

Plot

Cast

Production

The film was originally titled ''Chain Jayapal''. The lead role was originally offered to

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, who could not accept, resulting in T. Rajendar debuting as lead actor. The film also marked the acting debut of Nalini as lead actress. The songs "Indiralogathu Sundari" and "Mogam Vandhu" were shot at Karpagam Studios.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the lyrics. For the dubbed Telugu version ''Prema Sagaram'', all lyrics were written by Rajasri. The song "Indralogathu" was later

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for "GNG BNG" from the album ''

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'' (2008). ;Tamil ;Telugu version

Release and reception

''Uyirullavarai Usha'' was released on 4 March 1983. 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. ''

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'' said the film's plus points were its songs and score. Thiraignani of ''

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'' criticised the film for having a '' Oru Thalai Ragam'' hangover.

References

External links

* {{T. Rajendar 1980s Indian films 1980s romantic action films 1980s Tamil-language films 1983 films Films directed by T. Rajendar Films scored by T. Rajendar Films with screenplays by T. Rajendar Indian romantic action films Tamil films remade in other languages Tamil-language action films Tamil-language Indian films Tamil-language romance films