Ullasa Paravaigal (transl. Joyful birds) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran, starring Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri. It was released on 7 March 1980.[1] This film was dubbed into Hindi as Do Dil Deewane. This film was also dubbed in Telugu-language as Prema Pichchi and was released on 21 February 1981.[2]
| Ullasa Paravaigal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. V. Rajendran |
| Written by | Panchu Arunachalam |
| Produced by | S. P. Thamizharasi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ashok Kumar |
| Edited by | N. M. Victor |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | S. P. T. Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Ravi, played by Kamal Haasan is in denial about the poor state of his mental health.
His love interest, played by Unni Mary, a charming village girl, recently died in a house fire, a result of an evil plot by her uncle, who lusted after his niece.
As a result of the fire, Ravi develops pyrophobia but continues to deny his problems. His father and his friend Raju hatch a plan to take him overseas to get him treatment for his illness. Whilst there, Ravi meets his childhood friend Nirmala. With the help of Nirmala and Raju, Ravi gets better. The second half of the film deals with how Ravi's uncle tries to kill him to get his hands on his fortune, and how Ravi overcomes his uncle.
Cast
edit- Kamal Haasan as Raveendran (Ravi)
- Rati Agnihotri as Nirmala
- Unni Mary as Shenbagam
- Major Sundarrajan as Madanagopal
- Suruli Rajan as Raju
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Film director
- K. Natraj as Rajagopal
- Anju as young Nirmala (Uncredited)
Production
editUllasa Paravaigal was shot extensively in West Germany, France and the United States.[3][4][5]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and lyrics were written by Panchu Arunachalam.[6][7] The songs "Germaniyin Senthen Malare" and "Dheiveega Raagam" became chartbusters.[8] The latter song was recreated for Bommai (2023).[9]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Azhagiya Malargalin" | S. Janaki | 3:37 |
| 2. | "Azhagu Aayiram" | S. Janaki | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Dheiveega Raagam" | Jency, Vani Jairam | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Engengum Kandenamma" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:22 |
| 5. | "Germaniyin Senthen Malare" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 5:39 |
| 6. | "Naan Undan Thaayaaga" | S. Janaki | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 27:02 | ||
All lyrics are written by Rajasri
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Andamannadi" | Rajasri | Jikki | |
| 2. | "Germany Ke Andam" | Rajasri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "O Mouna Raagam" | Rajasri | Jikki | |
| 4. | "Prema Pichi – Theme 1" | |||
| 5. | "Prema Pichi – Theme 2" | |||
| 6. | "Ullasa Paravaigal – Theme 3" |
All lyrics are written by Prem Dhawan
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kitne Rangeen Hai" | Prem Dhawan | S. Janaki | 03:47 |
| 2. | "Yeh Jahan Tum" | Prem Dhawan | S. Janaki | 04:23 |
| 3. | "Hai Pyar Ka Sangam" | Prem Dhawan | S. Janaki & Chorus | 04:28 |
| 4. | "Dilbar Aa" | Prem Dhawan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 05:24 |
| 5. | "Aaj Khoye Se Ho Kyon Tum" | Prem Dhawan | S. Janaki | 04:24 |
Reception
editKanthan of Kalki wrote that the titular birds were flying high as a Boeing aircraft.[11] Tribune wrote in 1982, "Even the [Kamal Haasan] magic could not sustain this ambitiously produced film, directed by C. V. Rajendran for long as the story slipped more into a travelogue that circled the high, the bright and the night spots of Paris with its suburbs."[12]
References
edit- ^ "Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Prema Pichchi" (PDF). Andhra Patrika (in Telugu). 21 February 1981. p. 6. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (25 August 2006). "The thrill of the hunt". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 January 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "ஒரு பேனாவின் பயணம் – 137– சுதாங்கன் | 1980ம் வருடம் வெளியான படங்கள் நூற்றுக்கும் மேலே!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 11 December 2017. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Shekar, Anjana (21 February 2021). "'Germaniyin senthen malare' to 'Kadhala kadhala': Around the world in 8 Tamil songs". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ "Ullaasa Paravaigal and Sankarlal Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ Kolappan, B. (2 April 2018). "Film director C.V. Rajendran dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "பொம்மை - திரைவிமர்சனம்". Dinakaran (in Tamil). 23 June 2023. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Do Dil Deewane". Gaana. Archived from the original on 8 January 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ காந்தன் (6 April 1980). "உல்லாசப் பறவைகள்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 62. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Ullasa Paravaigal (Tamil)". Tribune. Vol. 26, no. 17–28. 1982. Retrieved 6 July 2022.