Uravu Solla Oruvan

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Uravu Solla Oruvan
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Title card
Directed by Devaraj–Mohan
Screenplay by Panchu Arunachalam
Story by Sharad Pilgaonkar
Produced byFilmalaya Ramachandran
Starring Muthuraman
Cho
Sujatha
Padmapriya
CinematographyR. N. K. Prasad
Edited byB. Kandhasami
Music by Vijaya Bhaskar
Production
company
Filmalaya Combines
Release date
  • 18 July 1975 (1975-07-18)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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.

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Plot

Cast

Production

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

The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam. [5]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Panimalar" P. Susheela  
2."Mohana Punnagai" K. J. Yesudas  

Release and reception

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]

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